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clot
noun as in blockage, mass of coagulation
Example Sentences
When Aβ attaches to fibrinogen, it produces unusual clots that resist breakdown.
Atrial fibrillation is of particular concern because it causes irregular heartbeats and erratic blood flow, raising the risk of blood clots and stroke.
Consider anticoagulants, medications that prevent blood from clotting.
Vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient best known for its role in blood clotting and bone health, has recently attracted attention for its influence on brain cell development and protection.
After arriving in hospital, Arlene was told her husband had a blood clot in the brain but was still conscious and sitting up.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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