Definition

A thick mass formed when a liquid, especially blood, changes into a solid or semi-solid state.

Example

The doctor explained that a coagulum had formed at the site of the injury to stop the bleeding.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary on how blood forms a coagulum?

Yeah, it was fascinating to see how quickly it happens.

I never realized how important a coagulum is for healing.

Absolutely! It's amazing how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coagulum → It is derived from the Latin root "coagulare" (meaning to curdle or clot), which is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "agere" (meaning to drive or act). The term refers to a substance that has been driven together to form a clot or curd.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'driving together' ('agere') to form a solid mass or clot, which is what coagulum means.

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