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Coagulase

Description:

Coagulase refers to a bacterial enzyme that causes the clotting or coagulation of blood plasma by converting fibrinogen into fibrin. It is commonly produced by certain strains of Staphylococcus bacteria.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A bacterial enzyme that induces blood clot formation.

Example sentence: The presence of coagulase in the blood sample indicated a possible infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.

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Sense 2:

Noun: The property possessed by certain bacteria to produce coagulase enzyme.

Example sentence: The identification of coagulase in the bacterial culture confirmed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing the ability of certain bacteria to produce coagulase enzyme.

Example sentence: The coagulase activity of the isolated bacteria was analyzed using specialized laboratory techniques.

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