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- US Pronunciation
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- [throm-buh s]
- /ˈθrɒm bəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [throm-buh s]
- /ˈθrɒm bəs/
Definition of thrombi word
- noun plural thrombi a fibrinous clot that forms in and obstructs a blood vessel, or that forms in one of the chambers of the heart. 1
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Origin of thrombi
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < New Latin < Greek thrómbos clot, lump
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Parts of speech for Thrombi
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thrombi popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thrombi
noun thrombi
- clots — Plural form of clot.
- coagula — any coagulated mass; precipitate; clump; clot.
- curds — Often, curds. a substance consisting mainly of casein and the like, obtained from milk by coagulation, and used as food or made into cheese.
- emboli — Plural form of embolus.
- embolisms — Plural form of embolism.
Antonyms for thrombi
noun thrombi
- ones — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
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