hypocoagulation
[/ˌhaɪpoʊkoʊˈæɡjuˌleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: hypocoagulations / hipocoagulações
hipocoagulação
1. A medical condition characterized by reduced ability of blood to coagulate or clot, resulting in prolonged bleeding time and increased risk of hemorrhage
The patient presented with hypocoagulation after receiving anticoagulant therapy.
O paciente apresentou hipocoagulação após receber terapia anticoagulante.
2. A state of insufficient blood coagulation caused by deficiency in clotting factors, platelet dysfunction, or anticoagulant medication
Hypocoagulation can lead to spontaneous bleeding in severe cases.
A hipocoagulação pode levar a hemorragias espontâneas em casos graves.
This is a specialized medical term used primarily by healthcare professionals, hematologists, and medical students in both Brazil and the United States. It is not commonly used in casual conversation but is essential in clinical and academic medical contexts.
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