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A thrombus is a blood clot formed within a blood vessel. It can obstruct blood flow, leading to serious health complications such as pulmonary embolism.
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Pulmonary Embolism: A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries caused by a traveling blood clot from elsewhere in the body.
Anticoagulant: Medication that helps prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger.
Hypercoagulability: A condition where there is an increased tendency for blood to form clots.