Meaning of the word thrombus in English

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thrombus

US /ˈθrɑːm.bəs/
UK /ˈθrɒm.bəs/

Noun

a blood clot formed in situ within the vascular system of the body and impeding blood flow

Example:
The doctor identified a thrombus in the patient's leg.
A coronary thrombus can lead to a heart attack.