clotting

Example Sentences

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He hypothesized that the drug might reduce blood clotting and thus prevent heart attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy — an arterial blockage in the lungs and issues with blood clotting either too much or too little — contributed to his death, People said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

When exposed to thrombin, a substance that promotes clotting, the cells had a reduced ability to produce t-PA, a natural compound that helps break down clots.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Revenue tied to Eliquis, a blood thinner that reduces the risk of clotting and stroke, also increased 8% .

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

There were studies of shadows against a faded brick wall, photographs of feathers clotting the shoreline of Shaker Lake, experiments Mia was conducting with printing photographs on different surfaces: vellum, aluminum foil, newspapers.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng