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thrombolysis
(redirected from Clot-busting)

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throm·bol·y·sis  (thrm-bl-ss)
n. pl. throm·bol·y·ses (-sz)
Dissolution or destruction of a thrombus.
thrombo·lytic (-b-ltk) adj.
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Noun1.thrombolysis - the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots
lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
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