Coagulations

/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coagulation; instances or amounts of liquid that have thickened or formed into semi-solid clumps.

Etymology

From Latin coagulatio, adding the plural suffix -s. The noun form describes the result or process of the verb coagulate occurring.

Kelly Says

Understanding coagulations in blood was revolutionary for surgery—surgeons in the 1800s realized that preventing unwanted clots could save lives, leading to modern anticoagulant drugs.

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