Coronary Thrombosis (Noun)
Meaning
Obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe chest pain caused by coronary thrombosis.
- Coronary thrombosis can be triggered by a combination of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.
- The doctor explained that coronary thrombosis occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the heart muscle.
- Untreated coronary thrombosis can lead to serious complications, including heart attack and even death.
- The study found that coronary thrombosis is more common in people with a family history of heart disease.