The combining form ‘coagul’ derives from the Latin ‘coagulum’, which means to clot or curdle. This term is commonly used in the medical field to refer to processes involving the coagulation of blood or other substances.
One example of a medical term that uses this combining form is ‘coagulopathy’.
Definition: Coagulopathy refers to any disorder that affects the body’s ability to clot or the process of coagulation. This can lead to excessive bleeding or thrombus formation, and it encompasses a variety of medical conditions that influence normal clotting mechanisms, such as hemophilia or vitamin K deficiency.