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coagulation

UK/kәu.ægju'leiʃәn/US
GREC1

Definitions

n.

The process by which a liquid, especially blood, thickens into a clot

凝固,凝结(作用)

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
co-together, with
+
-agul-do, drive, lead
+
-at-to make, having
+
-ionact, process, state
=coagulation

From coagulare = co- (together) + agere (drive) = to drive particles together. Coagulation is matter being driven together into clots — the ag root surfaces clearly here.

Root ag still carries 21 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Vitamin K plays a key role in blood coagulation.

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