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No, platelets aggregate to form a clot but do not dissolve it. Clot dissolution or removal is typically done by fibrinolysis, a process mediated by enzymes that break down the fibrin mesh in the clot.
Thrombo- (Greek = "blood clot") is the word-forming element that is used meaning blood clot. thrombophlebitis: blood clot + vein + inflammation thrombocyte: blood clot + cell (aka platelet) thrombocytopenia: blood clot + cell + lacking (low platelet count)
yes to kill any bacteria and to clot, forming scabs to close bacteria away from it
A blood clot on the lung is called an emboli. The term embolus means the process of forming emboli.
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Yes, it is possible to die from complications caused by a sprained ankle. Such complications include a blood clot forming in the ankle and causing a blood clot in the brain, lungs or heart.
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Vitamin K is commonly called the 'Blood-Clotting' vitamin.
A blood clot can start forming immediately after an injury. The speed at which a blood clot forms depends on various factors, including the extent of the injury, the ability of the body to initiate the clotting process, and any underlying medical conditions that may affect clot formation.
You may have a blood clot if your vein is swollen and is forming a knot. It is important to have that checked out since a blood clot can go to your heart and cause severe damage.