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thrombosis /throm·bo·sis/ (throm-bo´sis) the formation or presence of a thrombus.thrombot´ic cerebral thrombosis thrombosis of a cerebral vessel, which may result in cerebral infarction. coronary thrombosis thrombosis of a coronary artery, usually associated with atherosclerosis and often causing sudden death or myocardial infarction. deep venous thrombosis thrombosis of one or more deep veins, usually of the lower limb, with swelling, warmth, and erythema, frequently a precursor of pulmonary embolism. Cerebral thrombosis A blockage of blood flow through a vessel in the brain by a blood clot that formed in the brain itself. Mentioned in: Stroke cerebral thrombosis Etymology: L, cerebrum + Gk, thrombos, lump, osis, condition an abnormal condition in which a blood clot forms in a cerebral blood vessel. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The mechanisms of cerebral thrombosis and infarction, including post-infraction edema and bio-chemical changes, are addressed. |
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