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What are the differences between thrombus, thrombosis and atherosclerosis?
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Clots: thrombus is a clot; thrombosis is the process of forming a thrombus; atherosclerosis is the disease characterized by inflammation in the vessels associated with lipid filled material in the walls of the vessel, calcification of the vessels may also be present.
Answered 10/16/2016
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