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  1. Coagulation - Wikipedia

    Coagulation, also known as clotting, is the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel forming a blood clot. The process involves activation, adhesion and aggregation of platelets, as well as …

  2. Coagulation | Definition, Factors, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 23, 2026 · Coagulation, in physiology, the process by which a blood clot is formed. The formation of a clot is often referred to as secondary hemostasis, because it forms the second stage in the process …

  3. Coagulation Cascade: Pathway and Clotting Steps | Osmosis

    Sep 10, 2025 · What are the most important facts to know about the coagulation cascade? The coagulation cascade refers to the series of steps that result in the formation of a stable blood clot …

  4. Overview of the coagulation system - PMC

    The coagulation proteins are the core components of the coagulation system that lead to a complex interplay of reactions resulting in the conversion of soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin strands.

  5. What is Coagulation? Is it good or bad? What is the Function ...

    Coagulation, also called blood clotting, is a natural process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Without it, you would be at risk of bleeding to death from a simple cut.

  6. Coagulation - Intrinsic - Extrinsic - TeachMePhysiology

    Jul 17, 2023 · Coagulation is the formation of a blood clot, and is essential to haemostasis. Haemostasis is the body’s physiological response to damaged blood vessels, to slow down, minimise and …

  7. How Your Body Makes a Clot: The Coagulation Cascade

    What causes a blood clot? The goal of the coagulation cascade is to keep the body in a state called “hemostasis” (“hemo” meaning blood and “stasis” meaning standing still) by creating a clot when …