Category: T
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Thrombosis
The formation or presence of a thrombus (clot). The formation or presence of a blood clot inside a blood vessel. A clot in a blood vessel. Formation of blood clots in blood vessels. The intravascular (i.e., inside of blood vessel) formation of a blood clot. Formation, presence, or development of a thrombus—blood clot. A blood…
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Thromboplastin
An enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot, also called thrombokinase. Substance called Factor III in blood and tissues that accelerates clotting. A substance present in tissues, platelets, and leukocytes that, in the presence of Ca++, brings about the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and thence the…
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Thrombophlebitis
Occurs when there is inflammation and clot in a surface vein. Inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation. The blocking of a vein by a blood clot, sometimes causing inflammation. Inflammation of a vein, in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus). It occurs as a result of trauma to the blood…
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Thrombogenesis
Formation of a thrombus or blood clot.
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Thromboembolism
Formation in a blood vessel of a clot (thrombus) that breaks loose and is carried by the blood stream to plug another vessel. Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot, often the result of a clot moving from its site of origin to a smaller vessel, where it causes the obstruction. A condition…
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Thrombocythaemia
A blood condition characterize by a high number of platelets in the blood.
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Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)
A well-established method for screening and monitoring lipid peroxidation.
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Thermogenic
Tending to produce heat, applied to drugs or food (fat burning food). An agent that improves metabolism by warming the body and improving circulation.
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Th cells or T helper cells
A subgroup of lymphocytes that helps other white blood cells in immunologic processes.
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Tetter
Any of a number of skin diseases.