NIH MeSH · D001777Phenomena and Processes
Blood Coagulation
Also known asBlood Clotting · Blood Clottings · Clotting, Blood · Coagulation, Blood
Definition
The process of the interaction of BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS that results in an insoluble FIBRIN clot.
MeSH classification
- G09.188.390.150
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What does Blood Coagulation mean in medicine?
The process of the interaction of BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS that results in an insoluble FIBRIN clot. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Blood Coagulation known by any other names?
Yes. Blood Coagulation is also referred to as Blood Clotting, Blood Clottings, Clotting, Blood, Coagulation, Blood in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Blood Coagulation sit in the medical classification?
Blood Coagulation falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G09.188.390.150). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001777) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗