Deep vein thrombosis

/dˈiːp vˈeɪn θɹəmbˈəʊsɪs/

/dˈiːp vˈeɪn θɹəmbˈoʊsɪs/

a severe medical condition caused by a blood clot that is formed in one or more of the deep veins in one's body, particularly in one's legs

Examples

1. So a DVT stands for Deep Vein Thrombosis.

2. So, a quick recap: A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot found in the deep tissue, particularly in the lower leg.

3. So a deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a blood clot in one of those deep veins.

4. The diagnosis of a deep vein thrombosis can be made by ultrasound.