clump
noun
a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
clumps
Example Sentences
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However, the protein can accumulate in abnormal clumps that are closely associated with Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
It occurs when a protein called alpha-synuclein aggregates in clumps inside the brain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
He’s lost weight and his hair falls out in clumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Peppercorn-sized clumps of human brain cells grown in a lab for a record seven years aged similarly to those inside our heads, suggesting they "recorded the passage of time," scientists said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
My gut craved to tell Mom and Dad about all the weird stuff happening to Sir Fig Newton: sweet-smelling breath, lots of number one clumps, and no eating.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
