Decoagulated

/ˌdiːkoʊˈæɡjəleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having had coagulation reversed or prevented; no longer clotted or prevented from clotting.

Etymology

Past participle of decoagulate, formed by adding -ed to the verb stem.

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Medical labs constantly work with decoagulated blood samples—anticoagulants are added immediately after blood draw to keep it from clotting during testing. It's invisible chemistry that makes modern medicine possible.

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