- present participle of clot.
clotting
Example Sentences
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Pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy — an arterial blockage in the lungs and issues with blood clotting either too much or too little — contributed to his death, People said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
When exposed to thrombin, a substance that promotes clotting, the cells had a reduced ability to produce t-PA, a natural compound that helps break down clots.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026
Revenue tied to Eliquis, a blood thinner that reduces the risk of clotting and stroke, also increased 8% .
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
The drug blocks Factor XIa, a protein that contributes to blood clotting, Bayer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
She was given drugs to stop her blood from clotting and to control her blood pressure, treatment that Woodhull officials say is standard for the type of heart attack she was having.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
