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Noun: venous thrombosis
  1. 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
    "Extended air travel can increase the risk of venous thrombosis";
    - phlebothrombosis

Type of: thrombosis

Encyclopedia: Venous thrombosis