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coagulative

/kɔːɡjʊˈleɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does coagulative mean?

adjective

Tending to cause or form clots, or relating to the process of coagulation. In pathology, describing a type of necrosis where the affected tissue becomes firm and dry.

Example

"The coagulative necrosis in the patient's liver was a sign of the advanced disease."

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