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clotting

/ˈklɒtɪŋ/

/ˈklɑtɪŋ/

clottingnoun

Translations

свертывание

The doctor explained the process of blood clotting.

Доктор объяснил процесс свертывания крови.

Definitions

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

The doctor explained that clotting is essential to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury.

Synonyms

clottinggerund / present participle

/ˈklɒtɪŋ/

/ˈklɑːtɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "clotting factors"

Definitions

Relating to or promoting the coagulation of blood.

The patient was given vitamin K to boost his clotting ability.

Synonyms

clotverb

clotting

Gerund

clotted

Past Simple

clotted

Past Participle

clotting

Gerund

/klɒt/

/klɑt/

Translations

свертываться

The blood began to clot around the wound.

Кровь начала свертываться вокруг раны.

Definitions

To form or cause to form into a thickened mass or lump, especially in reference to blood.

The blood began to clot around the wound, helping to stop the bleeding.

To block or become blocked with a thick or sticky substance.

The drain clotted with grease, causing the water to back up.

Synonyms

clotnoun

Definitions

A thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood, or of material stuck together.

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

A stupid or clumsy person.

He felt like a complete clot after tripping over his own feet.

clotgerund / present participle

clotting

Covers the attributive participial adjective "clotting" (e.g., clotting factors).

Definitions

Relating to, causing, or characterized by the formation of clots.

Clotting agents are given to stop excessive bleeding.

clotadjective

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or involving a clot (especially of blood).

Clot formation can be dangerous after certain surgeries.

clotpast participle

Definitions

Having formed into clots; coagulated.

The nurse wiped away the clotted blood.