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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

thrombi

/θrɒmbaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does thrombi mean?

noun

A blood clot, especially one that forms in a blood vessel and can cause a blockage. A thrombus that has broken loose and is floating in the bloodstream.

Example

"The doctor ordered a CT scan to check for thrombi in the patient's lungs."

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