Vocabulary Entry

thrombolytic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to a treatment that dissolves blood clots.

Example Sentences

"The doctor recommended a thrombolytic therapy to treat the patient's stroke."

"Thrombolytic drugs can be critical in saving lives during cardiac emergencies."

"She was administered a thrombolytic agent to help dissolve the clot in her leg."

noun

Example Sentences

"The thrombolytic was effective in clearing the blockage in the patient's arteries."

"Although thrombolytics can be lifesaving, they also carry some risks."

"In some cases, the physician opted for a thrombolytic instead of surgery."