coagulum
coagulum — noun
1. a thick, semi-solid piece that forms when a liquid such as blood becomes thicker
a thick, semi-solid piece that forms when a liquid such as blood becomes thicker and turns into a solid state, especially inside the body or in a laboratory process
After Owen cut his finger, a small coagulum formed over the wound within minutes.
form over [wound] — describes natural clotting
Dr. Nikos examined the coagulum under the microscope for any sign of infection.
The coagulum in the milk had a strange rubbery texture that surprised the cook.
Hiro carefully removed the coagulum from the test tube for further analysis.
- clot
everyday term; almost always used for blood rather than other liquids
- curd
restricted to coagulated milk in cooking; never used for blood
- concretion
hard, stony mass (e.g. kidney stone); implies a mineral-like solid rather than a soft gel
文法句型
a coagulum of [substance]
coagulum forms in/on [location]
用法筆記
Frequently replaced by the everyday term 'clot' in ordinary speech; 'coagulum' is preferred in formal medical writing and laboratory reports. Outside of blood contexts, 'coagulum' can describe solids formed from milk, egg whites, or chemical solutions.