thrombosis vs thrombus

thrombosis

noun
  • The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation. 

thrombus

noun
  • A blood clot formed from platelets and other elements that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body. 

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