What is Thrombophlebitis?

Inflammation of a vein, along with clot formation in the affected area. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thromboembolism?

Blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot fragment that has broken off and traveled from another area of the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

A decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, causing abnormal bleeding of blood vessels into the skin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thrill?

A vibration felt when the hand is placed flat on the chest; caused by abnormal blood flow through the heart as a result of disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thorax?

The chest. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thoracotomy?

A procedure in which the chest is surgically opened to operate on an organ in the chest cavity. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thoracoscopy?

Examination of the membranes covering the lungs using an endoscope. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Therapeutic Range?

The range of doses of a drug that will produce beneficial results without side effects. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Thallium Scanning?

A type of radionuclide scanning used to assess the heart. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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