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thrombose

Pronunciation: /θrɒmˈbəʊz, -s/
Definition of thrombose

verb

  • affect with or be affected by thrombosis: [with object]:the superior mesenteric artery was thrombosed [no object]:the adjacent capillaries may thrombose (as adjective thrombosed)the appearance of the thrombosed vein

Origin:

late 19th century: back-formation from thrombosis