An enzyme produced by bacteria that causes blood plasma to clot; a protein that triggers coagulation.
From coagulate + -ase (enzyme suffix). This biochemical term emerged in the early 20th century as enzymes were discovered and named systematically.
Staphylococcus bacteria produce coagulase to clot blood around them, creating a protective barrier—it's like the bacterium wrapping itself in a shield made from your own blood.
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