Definition: A type of stroke caused by the interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain due to the slow formation of a blood clot along the lumen of an artery.
Such blood clots (thrombi) usually interrupt blood flow through arteries in the brain, causing damage.
Also Known As: thromboembolic stroke
Common Misspellings: trombotic stroke
Examples: Thrombotic strokes are a common form of lacunar strokes
