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thrombose

British

/ ˈθrɒmbəʊz /

verb

to become or affect with a thrombus

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Etymology

Origin of thrombose

C19: back formation from _thrombosis

Example Sentences

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This is a far cry from the classic French cuisine of elaborate sauces and “enough melted butter to thrombose a regiment,” as A.J.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

France, like Aesop’s tortoise, proceeded down its path shaped by superb ingredients, immemorial professionalism, demanding tastes, great wines, rigorous finesse and, where necessary, “enough melted butter to thrombose a regiment,” as A.J.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2021

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