unclotting
|un-clot-ting|
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/ʌnˈklɒtɪŋ/
(unclot)
dissolving clots
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unclot' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'reverse' and the word 'clot' from Old English 'clott' meaning 'a lump or mass'.
Historical Evolution
'clott' transformed into the modern English word 'clot', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unclot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'clot' meant 'a lump or mass', and with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'to dissolve or break down a clot'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of dissolving or breaking down a clot.
The medication is effective in unclotting the blood vessels.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 23:15