Clot
Pronunciation: /ˈklɑːt/
Clot (noun)
- a thick, sticky group of blood cells that stops bleeding
- a small, thick group of things stuck together
Examples
- The doctor examined the clot in the patient's leg.
- A clot can block blood flow in an artery.
Common collocations: blood clot, remove a clot, dangerous clot, clot of people, clot of vehicles
Clot (verb)
- to become thick and form a lump, especially in blood
Examples
- The blood began to clot around the wound.
- If the sauce clots, add more liquid.