English word thrombophilia comes from English -philia, English thromb- ((chiefly, pathology, and, chemistry) thrombus.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-philia | English (en) | (pathology) abnormal liking or tendency; paraphilia. Liking; love (for something). |
thromb- | English (en) | (chiefly, pathology, and, chemistry) thrombus. |
thrombophilia | English (en) | (pathology) The tendency to develop thrombosis (blood clots) due to an abnormality in the system of coagulation. |