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thrombosis vs phlebothrombosis

phlebothrombosis vs thrombosis

thrombosis and phlebothrombosis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thrombosis Yes No No No
phlebothrombosis Yes No No No
As nouns, phlebothrombosis is a hyponym of thrombosis; that is, phlebothrombosis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than thrombosis:
  • thrombosis: the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
  • phlebothrombosis: thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
thrombosis (noun) phlebothrombosis (noun)
the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
Difference between thrombosis and phlebothrombosis

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