Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coagulum
noun
/kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.ləm/
Definition
A coagulum is a mass of coagulated blood or other fluid. It forms when liquid changes into a semi-solid or solid state, often as a result of the clotting process.
Examples
- The doctor explained how a coagulum forms at the site of a wound to prevent excessive bleeding.
- In the kitchen, when making cheese, a coagulum is created by curdling milk.
- They studied the properties of the coagulum formed in blood samples.
Meaning
Coagulum refers to a thickened or gel-like mass that forms when blood or a similar fluid undergoes a change in its physical state, usually due to a chemical reaction or a biological process, like clotting.
Synonyms
- Clot
- Mass
- Congealment
