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Clots: meaning, definitions and examples

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clots

 

[ klษ’ts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Clots are thickened masses of blood that form when blood changes from a liquid to a gel-like state. This process is part of the body's natural healing mechanism to stop bleeding. However, clots can also form inappropriately within blood vessels, leading to serious medical issues such as thrombus or embolism.

Synonyms

coagulation, gel, thrombus

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained how clots can block blood flow.
  • He suffered from a stroke due to a blood clot in his brain.
  • Clots can form during surgery or after long periods of inactivity.
Context #2 | Verb

medical action

To clot means to undergo the process of coagulation, where blood transitions from liquid to solid. This is an essential biological function that helps to prevent excessive bleeding when an injury occurs. It can also refer to the process of blood thickening and forming solid masses within blood vessels.

Synonyms

coagulate, gel, thicken

Examples of usage

  • Blood begins to clot shortly after an injury.
  • Anticoagulants are used to prevent blood from clotting.
  • The wound will start to heal as the blood clots.

Translations

Translations of the word "clots" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coรกgulos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค•เฅเค•เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerinnsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gumpalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณัƒัั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakrzepy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก€ๆ “

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caillots

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coรกgulos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pฤฑhtฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆ์ „

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู„ุทุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sraลพeniny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrazeniny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก€ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strdki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ storkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนั‹า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒแƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tromblar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coรกgulos

Etymology

The word 'clot' has Old English origins, derived from the verb 'clottian' meaning 'to clot' or 'to swell'. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as 'klotz' in German meaning 'lump' or 'block'. The transformation of the term through the centuries reflects the medical understanding of blood conditions and treatments. Initially used in everyday contexts, it gradually took on more specialized meanings in medical vernacular, especially as the understanding of coagulation and hemostasis developed in the field of medicine. Its usage has evolved alongside advancements in our understanding of blood and its functions in the body.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,207, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.