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clot

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /klɑːt/ · UK /klɒt/

clot means: A lump that forms when blood changes from liquid to a thicker, solid substance.

noun

SOLID BLOODB2

A lump that forms when blood changes from liquid to a thicker, solid substance.

  • A clot blocked the vein.
  • The doctor found a blood clot in his leg.
  • These medicines help prevent clots from forming.

Similar words: blood clot, thrombus

Common phrases: blood clot, a clot forms

verb

BLOOD THICKENSB2

When blood does this, it becomes thick and forms a solid lump.

  • Blood begins to clot.
  • His blood clotted quickly after the cut.
  • Does this medicine stop blood from clotting?

Similar words: coagulate

Common phrases: blood can clot, clot quickly

Questions about clot

What does clot mean?

A lump that forms when blood changes from liquid to a thicker, solid substance.

What is clot in other languages?

Türkçe: pıhtı · Español: coágulo · Français: caillot · Deutsch: Blutgerinnsel · Italiano: coagulo · 日本語: 血の塊

How do you pronounce clot?

In American English /klɑːt/; in British English /klɒt/.

How do you use clot in a sentence?

A clot blocked the vein. The doctor found a blood clot in his leg.

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