deep venous thrombosis

deep venous thrombosis definition - medical

deep venous thrombosis

noun Abbr. DVT
A condition in which one or more thrombi form in a deep vein, especially in the leg or pelvis, resulting in an increased risk of pulmonary embolism.

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