English Dictionary

deep vein thrombosis

名詞

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(pathology) A potentially fatal condition in which one or more thrombi (or clots) form in the predominantly the leg or, more unusually, the arm. The clot may break free from the venous wall and travel via the circulatory system to the heart or to the lungs (causing a pulmonary embolism); this condition is often caused by keeping the legs bent for long periods but can also be caused by other medical problems.

日本語の意味

深部静脈血栓症：主に脚（または稀に腕）の深部静脈で血栓が形成される状態で、血栓が剥がれて循環系を通じて心臓や肺へ移動し、肺塞栓症などの重大な合併症を引き起こす可能性のある病状

After her long flight, Maria was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and began anticoagulant therapy to prevent a pulmonary embolism.

長時間のフライト後、マリアは深部静脈血栓症と診断され、肺塞栓症を防ぐために抗凝固療法を始めた。

意味（1）

(pathology) A potentially fatal condition in which one or more thrombi (or clots) form in the predominantly the leg or, more unusually, the arm. The clot may break free from the venous wall and travel via the circulatory system to the heart or to the lungs (causing a pulmonary embolism); this condition is often caused by keeping the legs bent for long periods but can also be caused by other medical problems.

deep vein thromboses （ plural ）