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clotting time

clotting time

5.6
The time a blood sample takes to stop flowing so doctors can check bleeding problems
  • noun
  • /ˈklɑtɪŋ taɪm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tiempo de coagulación
  • Figure 5: Clotting time A: representative serial dilution of medium from one islet batch.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that a normal clotting time is essential for healthy blood coagulation.

  • After the surgery, they monitored my clotting time to ensure my blood was properly forming clots.

  • High temperatures can affect your clotting time and increase the risk of bleeding.

How Fast

blood clotting
  • Specialized
2 3.6
clotting time
  • Specialized
5.6
coagulopathy
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

clotting time singular
clotting times plural

Morphology

clotting + time

The meaning 'the period taken for blood to form a clot' is directly and compositionally derived from 'clotting' (the process of forming clots) + 'time' (a period or duration). This is a standard noun+time duration pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Clotting time comes from a simple medical test: a small blood sample is watched until it clots and the time is measured. So it means the 'period' a blood sample needs to form a clot and is used to check how well blood can 'stop bleeding'.