thromb/o

thromb/o means clot (Greek).

"THROM-boh." Coach: "Thromb means a clot or a cell involved in clotting."

Examples: thrombosis, thrombus, thrombocyte, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis.

Also: thrombolysis, thrombolytic, thrombectomy, thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism.