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thrombosis

UK //θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs//US //θrɑːmˈboʊsɪs//

词源

源自希腊语 thrombos(凝块)加上后缀 -osis(表示异常状态),17世纪进入医学英语。

noun

❶ 血栓形成,指血液在血管内凝结成块,阻碍正常血流,可能引发心脏病、中风等严重健康问题。

“Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition that can occur after long flights.”

(深静脉血栓是一种严重病症,可能在长时间飞行后发生。)

“The doctor prescribed blood thinners to prevent thrombosis after the surgery.”

(医生开了抗凝血药物以防止手术后血栓形成。)

同义词:blood clot, coagulation, embolism

常见短语

deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — 深静脉血栓,通常发生在腿部深静脉的血栓,可能脱落并导致肺栓塞等致命并发症。

“Passengers on long-haul flights should move their legs regularly to avoid DVT.”

(长途飞行的乘客应定期活动腿部以避免深静脉血栓。)

coronary thrombosis — 冠状动脉血栓,心脏冠状动脉内形成的血栓,是心肌梗死的主要原因。

“The patient suffered a heart attack caused by coronary thrombosis.”

(患者因冠状动脉血栓导致心脏病发作。)