Simple Definition of clot

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clot

1 of 2

noun

plural clots
1
: blood clot
We were told that his stroke was caused by a clot in his brain.
2
British, informal : a stupid person
That stupid little clot!

clot

2 of 2

verb

clots; clotted; clotting
: to become thick and partly solid : to develop clots
medications that prevent blood from clotting
substances that help to clot blood

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