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2. Coagulation - Wikipedia

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   Coagulation, also known as clotting, is the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot. It results in hemostasis , the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel, followed by repair.

3. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Thrombosis (from Ancient Greek θρόμβωσις (thrómbōsis) 'clotting') is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel (a vein or an artery) is injured, the body uses platelets (thrombocytes) and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood loss ...

4. Thrombus - Wikipedia

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   A thrombus (pl. thrombi), colloquially called a blood clot, is the final product of the blood coagulation step in hemostasis. There are two components to a thrombus: aggregated platelets and red blood cells that form a plug, and a mesh of cross-linked fibrin protein. The substance making up a thrombus is sometimes called cruor.

5. OB/GYNs Explain When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Worry ... - AOL

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   Small blood clots—say, dime- or nickel-sized on your heaviest flow days—may appear during menstruation and that’s not uncommon, especially if you feel fine otherwise and you’re not ...

6. Hemostasis - Wikipedia

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   The blood clot contains the secondary hemostasis plug with blood cells trapped in it. This is a necessary step for wound healing , but it has the ability to cause severe health problems if the thrombus becomes detached from the vessel wall and travels through the circulatory system; If it reaches the brain, heart or lungs it could lead to ...

7. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Rarely, a clot in the inferior vena cava can cause both legs to swell. [26] Superficial vein thrombosis, also known as superficial thrombophlebitis, is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in a vein close to the skin. It can co-occur with DVT and can be felt as a "palpable cord". [20]

8. What a Blood Clot Feels Like, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Different types of blood clots bring different kinds of symptoms. Doctors explain what you might experience if you have a blood clot. What a Blood Clot Feels Like, According to Doctors

9. Can you really die from a hickey? - AOL

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   Blood clots in veins don't typically cause strokes, but they can lead to deep vein thrombosis, aka the reason you should stretch your legs during a long flight. Clots that form in the deep veins ...