blood clot

noun
UK: /ˈblʌd ˌklɒt/
US: /ˈblʌd ˌklɑːt/

  1. A mass of blood that has become thick and solid.

    1. The doctor said the pain might be caused by a blood clot. [ ] [ ]
    2. After surgery, the patient was monitored carefully for any signs of a blood clot forming in their leg. [ ] [ ]

  2. A clump of blood that blocks a blood vessel.

    1. A blood clot can be dangerous if it travels to the lungs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cardiologist explained that the medication helps prevent blood clot formation, reducing the risk of stroke. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

coagulation thrombus embolus
blood clot intransitive-verb

  1. To form a clump of blood, thickening and solidifying from a liquid state.

    1. The blood clot very quickly after the cut. [ ] [ ]
    2. His blood is having trouble clotting, so doctors are monitoring him closely to prevent excessive bleeding after the injury. [ ] [ ]
blood clot transitive-verb

  1. To cause blood to thicken and solidify into a mass.

    1. Some medicines can blood clot blood more easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new medication is designed to blood clot blood in a controlled manner to prevent excessive bleeding during surgical procedures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blood clot" in English means: A mass of blood that has become thick and solid., A clump of blood that blocks a blood vessel..

The phonetic transcription of "blood clot" is /ˈblʌd ˌklɒt/ in British English and /ˈblʌd ˌklɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blood clot": coagulation, thrombus, embolus.

Example usage of "blood clot": "The doctor said the pain might be caused by a blood clot.". More examples on the page.