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Debating between a Michelob and a merlot? A study in the Journal of Thrombosis thrombosis (thrŏmbō`sĭs), obstruction of an artery or vein by a blood clot (thrombus). Arterial thrombosis is generally more serious because the supply of oxygen and nutrition to an area of the body is halted.  and Haemostasis hemostasis, haemostasis
the stoppage of bleeding or cessation of the circulation of the blood; stagnation of the blood in a part of the body. Also hemostasia, haemostasia.
See also: Blood and Blood Vessels

Noun 1.
 suggests that your heart will benefit more from a glass of wine. Substances in wine have been shown to share the characteristics of ethanol, which can help prevent blood clotting blood clotting, process by which the blood coagulates to form solid masses, or clots. In minor injuries, small oval bodies called platelets, or thrombocytes, tend to collect and form plugs in blood vessel openings.  as well as conveying other heart-health benefits. So wine drinkers receive these cardio-protective effects more than those who drink beer or other spirits.
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Title Annotation:Nutrition+Fitness
Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Article Type:Brief Article
Date:Jun 21, 2005
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