Clot: meaning, definitions and examples

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clot

[ klɒt ]

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medical

A thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood, that forms within a blood vessel or the heart.

Synonyms

coagulation, thrombosis, thrombus

Examples of usage

The clot in his artery caused a heart attack.
She developed a blood clot in her leg after the surgery.

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medical

To coagulate or cause to coagulate into a thick mass.

Synonyms

coagulate, solidify, thicken

Examples of usage

The medication helped to clot the bleeding wound.
It is important for the blood to clot properly to prevent excessive bleeding.

Translations

Translations of the word "clot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coágulo

🇮🇳 थक्का

🇩🇪 Gerinnsel

🇮🇩 gumpalan

🇺🇦 згусток

🇵🇱 skrzeplina

🇯🇵 塊

🇫🇷 caillot

🇪🇸 coágulo

🇹🇷 pıhtı

🇰🇷 응고

🇸🇦 جلطة

🇨🇿 sraženina

🇸🇰 zrazenina

🇨🇳 凝块

🇸🇮 strdek

🇮🇸 blóðtappi

🇰🇿 ұйыған қан

🇬🇪 თრომბი

🇦🇿 laxta

🇲🇽 coágulo

Word origin

The word 'clot' originated from Middle English 'clotte', which meant a round mass or lump. The medical usage specifically referring to a coagulated mass of blood is derived from the Old English 'clott', which meant a lump or mass. The term has been used in the medical context since the 14th century to describe the process of coagulation.