coagulum
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noun
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Etymology
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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The py�mic symptoms—viz. suppuration of the coagulum, the separation of emboli, and the formation of metastatic abscesses—are always dependent upon the presence of round bacteria.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
For instance, in spite of rules and regulations regarding manipulation of the coagulum, it is not uncommon to find that some sheets, after rolling, have slightly thickened ends.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
In practice, except while under immediate supervision, the extraneous matter is often rolled into the soft coagulum.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
If air is rigidly excluded, the coagulum obtained is quite satisfactory for all purposes.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
Several species of fungi causing coloured spots have been recognised, and it has been proved conclusively that it is possible to infect latex and also fresh coagulum.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
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