Thrombus

Definition

A thrombus is a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and remains attached to its place of origin. It can obstruct the flow of blood through the circulatory system, leading to various health complications.

Related terms

Hemostasis: The process by which bleeding is stopped via blood clot formation at sites of vessel injury.

Anticoagulant: A substance that prevents blood coagulation, thereby reducing the formation of thrombi.

Embolus: A detached intravascular mass (solid, liquid, or gaseous) carried by the bloodstream to a site distant from its point of origin, which can sometimes originate from a thrombus