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Vocabulary Entry
clot
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thick, viscous mass formed when a liquid, especially blood, coagulates.
Example Sentences
"The doctor examined the blood clot in the patient's leg."
"After the injury, a clot formed quickly to stop the bleeding."
"She consulted a specialist about the risks of clots during surgery."
V
verb
To form or cause to form a thick mass or coherent mass.
Example Sentences
"The milk began to clot when it was exposed to acid."
"Doctors often treat patients to prevent blood from clotting too easily."
"The chef watched as the cream started to clot in the saucepan."