coagulum

[ koh-ag-yuh-luhm ]

noun

, plural co·ag·u·la [koh-, ag, -y, uh, -l, uh].

1. any coagulated mass; precipitate; clump; clot.

coagulum

/ kəʊˈæɡjʊləm /

noun

1. any coagulated mass; clot; curd

Word History and Origins

Origin of coagulum¹

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 ( ambages, indagate ) + -ulum -ule; compare cōgere to make congeal, literally, to drive together; cogent

Word History and Origins

Origin of coagulum¹

C17: from Latin: curdling agent; see coagulate

Example Sentences

The clear, straw-colored fluid which is left after separation of the coagulum is called blood-serum.

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The resulting coagulum is made up of a meshwork of fibrin fibrils with entangled corpuscles and plaques.

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On attempting to dissolve it in ordinary burning alcohol, a white coagulum forms.

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The heat given to the dung-bath accelerates this combination, and determines an insoluble and perfectly inert coagulum.

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The coagulum should be cut as soon as it will break clean across the finger when placed in it and lifted gently upward.

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Related Words

• clotting
• clump
• lump