coagulate

coagulate definition - medical

co·ag·u·late (kō-ăgˈyə-lātˌ)

verb
To change from the liquid state to a solid or gel; clot.

Related Forms:

  • co·agˌu·la·bilˈi·ty noun

Related Forms:

  • co·agˈu·laˌtor noun

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