Definition & Meaning of "clot"

Clot

a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid

to clot

change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state

turn into curds

cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state

coalesce or unite in a mass

Example

In cases of pulmonary embolism, emergency room physicians often administer anticoagulants to prevent further clot formation.

Blood platelets play a crucial role in the body's ability to coagulate and form clots to stop bleeding.

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