deep vein thrombosis
noun/ˌdiːp veɪn θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs/
/ˌdiːp veɪn θrɑːmˈbəʊsɪs/
[uncountable, countable] (abbreviation DVT)
(medical)- a serious condition caused by a blood clot (= a thick mass of blood) forming in a vein
- Passengers on long-haul flights are being warned about the risks of deep vein thrombosis.
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