Acronym meaning

What Does DVT Stand For?

DVT
Most common meaning

Deep Vein Thrombosis

A blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the leg, that can cause serious complications if part of the clot travels to the lungs.

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DVT quick facts

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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Medical
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DVT meanings by context

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Context: Medical

A blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the leg, that can cause serious complications if part of the clot travels to the lungs.

USAGE EXAMPLES

How DVT is used in a sentence

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MedicalDeep Vein Thrombosis

β€œThe clinician evaluated the patient for DVT after swelling developed in one leg.”

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