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What is mean by deep venous thrombosis?

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Deep vein blood clot: A blood clot occurring in a deep vein is a deep venous thrombosis. Several risk factors and causes like immobility, injury, birth control pills or malignancy can be involved.Clots can grow and travel causing leg swelling or death if in the lung.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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