What is the definition or description of: antiphospholipid syndrome?

Antiphospholipid antibodies: Antiphospholipid antibodies are components in one's blood that can increase the risk of blood clots especially in the smallest blood vessels called capillaries. These individuals are prone to deep venous thrombosis in the leg and potentially pulmonary embolus in the lungs.

Abnormal clotting: Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by the increased risk of abnormal clotting of blood. These clots can form in almost any blood vessel and its consequences can be very severe. It can be associated with other diseases such as lupus but can also occur just by itself. Anticoagulation forms the basis of any treatment of this disorder.

Risk factor for clot: These are antibodies that affect how blood clots, increasing risk of thrombi, pulmonary emboli, unsuccessful pregnancies and a series of other body system damage.