coagulum

[ koh-ag-yuh-luhm ]

/ koʊˈæg yə ləm /

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noun, plural co·ag·u·la

[koh-ag-yuh-luh]. /koʊˈæg yə lə/.

any coagulated mass; precipitate; clump; clot.

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Origin of coagulum

1650–60; <Latin: that which binds together or coagulates, rennet, equivalent to co-co- + āg-, combining form, in noun derivation, of agere to drive, do (see ambages, indagate) + -ulum-ule; compare cōgere to make congeal, literally, to drive together; see cogent

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How to use coagulum in a sentence

By this means the force of the circulation is diminished and the formation of coagula favoured.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
Thence result the formation of coagula in the congested vessels and deposits of pigmentary matter.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
Care must be taken lest it be closed up by coagula during the first hour or two after the operation.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery|Joseph Bell
If examined, the uterine veins will be found filled with coagula for some distance.
On the origin of inflammation of the veins|Henry Lee

Fibrinous coagula and polypous concretions may be found in the cavities of the heart.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture

British Dictionary definitions for coagulum

coagulum

/ (kəʊˈæɡjʊləm) /

noun plural -la (-lə)

any coagulated mass; clot; curd

Word Origin for coagulum

C17: from Latin: curdling agent; see coagulate

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