"Thromboembolytic" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Thromboembolytic" Meaning

Thromboembolic refers to the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) that breaks loose, travels through the bloodstream, and lodges in another part of the body, causing a blockage (embolism).

In medical terms, a thromboembolism occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein or an artery and travels through the bloodstream until it gets stuck, blocking normal blood flow to an organ or tissue.

Examples:

Pulmonary embolism: a blood clot in the lungs
Cerebral embolism: a blood clot in the brain
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs

"Thromboembolytic" Examples

Example Sentences

The doctor warned that the patient needed to be given a thromboembolytic treatment to prevent a blood clot from reaching the lungs.
Blood thinners can work as thromboembolytic agents by preventing the formation of blood clots.
The case of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) was of particular concern as a potential cause for thromboembolytic events.
A blood filter was prescribed as a prophylactic measure against thromboembolytic complications in a patient undergoing surgery.
The consequences of a severe thromboembolytic event, which led to an ischemic stroke in the patient, were catastrophic.