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What is the definition or description of: blood clot?
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Blood trapped : Its blood trapped in a blood vessel so there is no movemnet of blood.
Answered 4/2/2016
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Definition: A blood clot or thrombus is the final step of the coagulation cascade. It is a good thing when your body is trying to stop blood loss, however a blood clot can form in the veins after prolonged periods of immobility. This type of like that would require treatment.
Answered 3/28/2016
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