Thromb-

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: thrŏmb, IPA: en, /θɹɒmb/

Origin

From the Ancient Greek θρόμβος ("lump”, “piece”, “blood clot”, “milk curd").

Full definition of thromb-

Prefix

1. (chiefly pathology and chemistry) thrombus

Usage notes

When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenate with -o- (as thrombo-).

Derived terms