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coagulum

[koh-ag-yuh-luh m]

coagulum Definition

  • 1a mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood
  • 2a semisolid mass formed by coagulation of a liquid

Using coagulum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coagulum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coagulum in the wound prevented further bleeding.

  • Example

    The milk had turned into a coagulum.

  • Example

    The doctor was concerned about the coagulum in the patient's blood.

coagulum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coagulum

Phrases with coagulum

  • blood coagulum

    a mass of coagulated blood that forms a clot and helps to stop bleeding

    Example

    The blood coagulum in the wound was preventing further bleeding.

  • a semisolid mass formed by coagulation of milk, often used in cheese-making

    Example

    The milk coagulum was strained to separate the curds from the whey.

  • a solid mass formed by coagulation of latex, often used in rubber production

    Example

    The latex coagulum was washed and dried before being processed into rubber.

Origins of coagulum

from Latin 'coagulum', meaning 'a clot'

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Summary: coagulum in Brief

The term 'coagulum' [koh-ag-yuh-luh m] refers to a mass of coagulated liquid, such as blood, or a semisolid mass formed by coagulation of a liquid. It is often used in medical contexts, as in 'The doctor was concerned about the coagulum in the patient's blood,' and in food production, as in 'The milk had turned into a coagulum.' 'Coagulum' extends into phrases like 'blood coagulum,' and 'latex coagulum,' denoting solid masses formed by coagulation of specific liquids.