coagulatieve

Coagulatieve is an adjective used in Dutch to describe processes related to coagulation, the transformation of a liquid into a gel or clot. The term derives from coagulatie (coagulation) and typically appears in medical, biological, and chemical contexts. In English-language texts the direct form coagulatieve is uncommon; its ideas are usually conveyed with coagulative or coagulation-related.

In biology and medicine, coagulatieve aspects refer to the mechanisms of blood clotting. Coagulation involves a cascade of enzymatic steps that convert fibrinogen into fibrin, producing a stable clot that seals injured vessels. Platelet activation and thrombin generation are central components, and the term highlights the processes that lead to clot formation and stabilization.

In pathology, coagulative necrosis is a well-defined form of tissue death in which cellular outlines and overall tissue architecture are preserved for a period despite loss of viability. This type of necrosis is typically seen in ischemic injuries affecting solid organs such as the heart, kidneys, and spleen, and contrasts with liquefactive necrosis. Some Dutch texts describe this phenomenon as coagulatieve necrosis.

In chemistry and environmental science, coagulation refers to the destabilization of colloids and the aggregation of suspended particles, often preceding sedimentation or filtration. Coagulants (for example, aluminum or iron salts) neutralize particle charges, enabling flocculation and clearer water. The term coagulatieve in Dutch contexts may describe these coagulation-related steps.

Overall, coagulatieve denotes relations to coagulation, with English equivalents including coagulative and coagulation-related, depending on context.