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Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis A blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg. The clot can break off as an embolus and make its way to the lung, where it can cause respiratory distress and respiratory failure.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Clot
A jelly-like mass of blood.
Deep
In anatomy, away from the surface or further into the body. As opposed to superficial. The bones are deep to the skin.
Vein
A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back into the heart.
Leg
The portion of the lower extremity between the knee and ankle.
Embolus
A "wandering" blood clot.
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Deep
In anatomy, away from the surface or further into the body. As opposed to superficial. The bones are deep to the skin.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
The formation of a clot of blood in the deep veins of the leg, arm or abdomen
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