Definition of "procoagulant" []

• The precursor of any of various blood factors necessary for coagulation. (noun)
• An agent that promotes the coagulation of blood. (noun)

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• "The procoagulant potential of environmental particles PM10."
• "The procoagulant system is countered by anticoagulants which prevent blood from clotting inappropriately leading to the pathologies of thrombosis."
• "A procoagulant state resulting in microvascular thrombi may promote organ dysfunction in sepsis."