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Q What is the medical term for a blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel?

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  • A Thrombus ✔ ✖
  • B Fibrinolysis ✔ ✖
  • C Thrombosis ✔ ✖
  • D Clot ✔ ✖
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Thrombus is a medical term used to refer to a blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel. It can occur due to various reasons such as injury, inflammation, or slow blood flow. When a thrombus forms, it can obstruct the blood flow, leading to serious complications such as stroke or heart attack. Thrombus can also break away from its original site and travel to other parts of the body, causing blockages and damage to organs. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment of thrombus are crucial to prevent life-threatening complications.

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