THROMBUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin

Categories: Clot, Coagulum

The word "thrombus" comes from Ancient Greek θρόμβος, which was borrowed from New Latin thrombus.

thrombo- – A related word in the same word family.

Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.