Definition

Relating to or made of a protein that helps in blood clotting.

Example

The doctor noted that the wound had a fibrinous coating, indicating healing.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new medical study on fibrinous tissues?

No, I haven't! What did they find?

They discovered that fibrinous materials play a big role in healing wounds.

That sounds interesting! It’s amazing how our body uses different materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fibrinous → It is formed from "fibrin" (from Latin "fibrina", meaning a protein involved in blood clotting) and "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "fibrinous" describes something that is full of or related to fibrin, particularly in the context of tissue or fluid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fibrin' as the protein that helps with blood clotting, and remember that 'fibrinous' means something that is full of or related to this important protein.

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