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What is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel called?

Correct answer A. Thrombosis

Explanation

Thrombosis is the formation of a clot, or thrombus, within a vessel, which can block blood flow and cause strokes, heart attacks or deep vein thrombosis.

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