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thrombolysis

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The breaking down of blood clots by pharmacological or other means.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lysis

History

Etymology

From thrombo- + -lysis.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: liuotushoito — breaking down of blood clots
  • Finnish: trombolyysi — breaking down of blood clots
  • Icelandic: segaleysing — breaking down of blood clots