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clot

 

[ klɒt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,231, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.