grumo

Definitions of grumo
  1. noun
    a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
    synonyms: broccolo, coagulo
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    types:
    trombo
    a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
    embolo
    an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood
    type of:
    zolla
    a compact mass
  2. noun
    a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells
    synonyms: broccolo, coagulo
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    type of:
    sangue
    the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
  3. noun
    a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd
    synonyms: cagliata, coagulo
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    type of:
    alimentare, commestibile, genere alimentare, prodotto alimentare
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
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