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Dictionary » B » Blood clot Blood clotBlood clot (Science: haematology) The conversion of blood from a liquid form to solid through the process of coagulation. a thrombus is a clot which forms inside of a blood vessel. If that clot moves inside the vessel it is referred to as an embolus (embolism). The presence of atherosclerotic plaque lining blood vessel walls is a significant stimulus for clot formation. ![]()
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Results from our forumRe: Stomach bloating and weight gain... many toxins and undigested protein, fat and waste material into the bloodstream-this will spread the inflammation further out into the body. ... like osteoporosis, persistent insomnia and an increased risk of blood clot formation are all unwanted side effects of long term use of these compounds. ...
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Re: von willebrands disease?... are less able to bind to damaged epithelia and so it is harder for the blood to clot... it is a inherited genetic condition... it is not uncommon... Thank you for the info.
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Re: von willebrands disease?... are less able to bind to damaged epithelia and so it is harder for the blood to clot... it is a inherited genetic condition... it is not uncommon...
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constituents of bloodBlood plasma, is mostly water, contains over 100 different dissolved solutes, including nutrients, ... make up to a very small amount of the blood. Important for bloods function to clot when bleeding.
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Homeostasis and negative feedback systems... feedback system can also play a part in homeostasis - for instance blood clotting. If you cut yourself you bleed - to stop bleeding you clot.
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