Clotting Meaning in English
word · lemma: clot
ˈkɫɑtɪŋ
KLAH-ting
klˈɒtɪŋ
klOT-ing
Definition
The process where blood or another liquid thickens and forms a lump or gel, especially to stop bleeding.
Usage & Nuances
"Clotting" is most often used in medical or biological contexts, especially about blood. Collocations: "blood clotting," "clotting disorder," "clotting factor." Do not confuse with "clogging" (blockage) or "clothing" (garments).
Spanish: coagulaciónPortuguese (BR): coagulaçãoPortuguese (PT): coagulaçãoChinese (Simplified): 凝固Chinese (Traditional): 凝固Hindi: थक्का बननाArabic: تخثرBengali: জমাট বাঁধাRussian: свертываниеJapanese: 凝固Vietnamese: đông máu - đông lạiKorean: 응고Turkish: pıhtılaşmaUrdu: جمناIndonesian: pembekuan
Example Sentences
Clotting helps stop bleeding after a cut.
basic
Some people have problems with blood clotting.
basic
Doctors test your blood for clotting issues.
basic
If your clotting is too slow, you might bleed for a long time.
natural
People with good clotting usually recover quickly from small cuts.
natural
"Clotting" disorders can be serious if not treated.
natural