Thrombophilia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thrombophilia is a noun meaning (pathology) The tendency to develop thrombosis (blood clots) due to an abnormality in the system of coagulation.
Meaning
(pathology) The tendency to develop thrombosis (blood clots) due to an abnormality in the system of coagulation.
Example Sentences
The patient needed to take blood thinners to prevent clots from thrombophilia.
Word Forms
- thrombophilias
Synonyms for thrombophilia
Depending on context, synonyms include hypercoagulability.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thrombopathy, thrombosis, thrombocytosis, hypercoagulopathy, thrombocytopathy, thromboinflammation.
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