Prothrombotic is a medical term used to describe a person or condition that has a tendency to develop blood clots. Some synonyms for the term include hypercoagulable, thrombogenic, and clot-promoting. These terms are often used interchangeably with prothrombotic, and refer to the same underlying condition. Other related terms may include venous thromboembolism (VTE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which both describe conditions where blood clots form in the veins. In some cases, prothrombotic conditions may be inherited, such as in the case of factor V Leiden mutation. Understanding the synonyms for prothrombotic is important in order to accurately describe and diagnose blood clotting disorders.