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Coronary Thrombosis

Description:

Coronary thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot within one of the coronary arteries, which supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. It is a common cause of heart attacks and can occur when there is a blockage in the artery due to the accumulation of fatty deposits or plaque.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A blood clot formed in a coronary artery causing obstruction of blood flow and potentially leading to a heart attack.

Sample Sentence:

John experienced severe chest pain due to a coronary thrombosis, and he was immediately rushed to the hospital.

Sense 2 (Noun):

The medical condition resulting from the occlusion of a coronary artery by a blood clot.

Sample Sentence:

The patient was diagnosed with coronary thrombosis after an angiogram revealed a blockage in one of his coronary arteries.

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