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Definition of deep vein thrombosis noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

deep vein thrombosis

noun
 
/ˌdiːp veɪn θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs/
 
/ˌdiːp veɪn θrɑːmˈbəʊsɪs/
 [uncountable, countable]
(abbreviation DVT)
(medical)
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  1. 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.
    Topics Health problemsc2, Transport by airc2
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