noun
definition
An embolism caused by a blood clot carried in the bloodstream from its place of origin.
Examples of thromboembolism in a Sentence
In 1995 third generation contraceptive pills were reported to double the risk of venous thromboembolism.
Nine withdrew for various reasons and three died, but none developed venous thromboembolism.
The primary endpoint with respect to efficacy was the incidence of venous thromboembolism.
Graduated compression stockings in the prevention of postoperative venous thromboembolism.
Frequently bleeding may be severe enough to require transfusion despite local treatment such as cautery, estrogen therapy or even catheter thromboembolism.
Population based study of risk of venous thromboembolism associated with various oral contraceptives.
Pulmonary thromboembolism is a commonly recognized disorder in human medicine.
The most reliable information on the incidence of thromboembolism in patients receiving chemotherapy comes from breast cancer.