Where does “thrombus” come from?
Thrombus comes from New Latin thrombus, from Ancient Greek θρόμβος, originally meaning a clot or lump.
thrombus (English): A blood clot formed from platelets and other...
Definitions
- A blood clot formed from platelets and other...
Ancestry of “thrombus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | New Latin | thrombus | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | θρόμβος | piece, lump, clump; clot, gout of blood; curd of... |
Words derived from “thrombus”