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Word of the day
Blood Clot
A blood clot is a jelly-like mass of blood tissue formed by coagulating factors in the blood. Clots that get into the bloodstream can block the flow of blood to the brain and cause a stroke.
For similar information see Types of stroke
A blood clot is a bit like a lump of jelly in your blood.
It forms when the blood sticks together.
Blood clots can block the flow of blood to your brain.
This can cause a stroke.
See Types of stroke
