thromb-
pref.(前缀)
pref.(前缀)
- Variant of thrombo-
thrombo-的变体
thromb-
combining form
a variant form of thrombo-
thrombo- or (sometimes before a vowel) thromb-
combining form
indicating a blood clot
⇒
thromboembolism
Origin
from Greek thrombos lump, clot☞ thrombo-
thromb-
combining form
or thrombo-
thrombin
thromboplastic
combining form
or thrombo-
ETYMOLOGY Greek thrombos clot
: blood clot : clotting of bloodthrombin
thromboplastic
thromb-
combining form
or thrombo-
Etymology: Greek thrombos lump, clot of blood, curd — more at atrophy
1.
a. : blood clot
< thrombocyst >
b. : associated with the clotting of blood
< thrombin >
< thrombostasis >
2. : marked by or associated with thrombosis
< thromboangiitis >
or thrombo-
1.
a.
< thrombocyst >
b.
< thrombin >
< thrombostasis >
2.
< thromboangiitis >
thromb-
Prefix
- chiefly pathology and chemistry thrombus
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek θρόμβος (thrómbos, “lump”, “piece”, “blood clot”, “milk curd”).
Usage notes
Derived terms
English words prefixed with thromb-