Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Trombosis venosa profunda
Deep vein thrombosis (… vayn throm-BOH-sis)
The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the affected area. Also called DVT.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.