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Topic: Health

coagulability

IPA: /kəʊˌæɡ.jʊˈlæb.ɪ.ti/

KK: /kəʊˌæɡjʊˈlæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a substance, especially a liquid, to change into a solid or semi-solid state.

Example: The coagulability of the blood is important for proper healing after an injury.

coagulable

IPA: /kəʊˈæɡjʊləbəl/

KK: /koʊˈæɡjʊləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state.

Example: The blood becomes coagulable when exposed to air.

coagulant

IPA: /kəʊˈæɡjʊlənt/

KK: /koʊˈæɡjʊlənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps a liquid change into a solid or thicker state.

Example: The doctor used a coagulant to help stop the bleeding.

coagulase

IPA: //koʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪs//

KK: /kəʊˈæɡjʊleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps blood or other liquids to clot or thicken.

Example: The doctor tested the patient's blood for the presence of coagulase to determine the risk of excessive bleeding.

coagulate

IPA: //koʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt//

KK: /koʊˈæɡjʊˌleɪt/

adjective

Definition: When something is thickened or clotted, often referring to liquids that have changed from a liquid state to a thicker, more solid state.

Example: The blood began to coagulate after the injury, forming a protective scab.

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state, often due to the action of heat or a chemical process.

Example: The blood will coagulate when it comes into contact with air.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a liquid change into a thick or solid state, often by causing it to clump together.

Example: The chef used heat to coagulate the egg whites for the dish.

coagulated

IPA: /kəʊˈæɡjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /koʊˈæɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has thickened or solidified, often due to a chemical or physical process.

Example: The blood had coagulated after the injury, forming a protective scab.

verb

Definition: To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state, often used in reference to blood or other fluids.

Example: The blood coagulated quickly after the injury.

coagulation

IPA: /kəʊˌæɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /koʊˌæɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where a liquid, especially blood, changes into a solid or semi-solid state, forming clots or solid masses.

Example: The doctor explained that coagulation is essential for stopping bleeding.

coagulum

IPA: /kəʊˈæɡjʊləm/

KK: /koʊˈæɡjʊləm/

noun

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.

coaptation

IPA: /koʊˈæp.teɪ.ʃən/

KK: /koʊˈæp.teɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing two parts together to create a complete and unified structure, often used in the context of medical treatment for injuries like dislocations or fractures.

Example: The doctor performed coaptation to ensure the broken bone healed properly.

coarctation

IPA: //koʊˌɑrkˈteɪʃən//

KK: /koʊˌɑrkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A condition where a blood vessel, especially the aorta, is narrowed or constricted, which can affect blood flow.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with coarctation of the aorta, which required immediate treatment.

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