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clot

/klɒt/

noun

Pıhtı; sıvının katılaşmasıyla oluşan yumru

A thick lump formed when a liquid, especially blood, becomes solid or semi-solid.

  • The doctor found a blood clot in her leg.
  • A clot formed in the wound and stopped the bleeding.
  • He's on medication to prevent clots.
  • Researchers discovered that certain proteins accelerate the formation of a clot during the coagulation cascade.
  • The pathologist examined tissue samples to determine whether a clot had obstructed the coronary artery.
  • Anticoagulant therapy aims to dissolve any existing clot while preventing new ones from developing in vulnerable patients.
nounBritish informal, mildly offensive

Aptal veya ahmak kişi

A stupid or foolish person.

  • Don't be such a clot!
  • That clot forgot to lock the door again.
verb

Pıhtılaşmak; katılaşmak

To form into clots or become thick and solidified.

  • The blood clotted quickly.
  • The cream had clotted in the refrigerator.
  • His injury caused his blood to clot abnormally.