clot : Idioms & Phrases


blood clot

  • noun a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells
    grume.
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blood clotting

  • noun a process in which liquid blood is changed into a semisolid mass (a blood clot)
    blood coagulation.
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clot buster

  • noun a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle
    thrombolytic agent; thrombolytic.
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clotted cream

  • noun thick cream made from scalded milk
    Devonshire cream.
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clotting factor

  • noun any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation
    coagulation factor.
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clotting time

  • noun the time it takes for a sample of blood to clot; used to diagnose some clotting disorders
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