coagulase
/kɒɡjʊleɪs/Definitions
1. noun
an enzyme produced by Staphylococcus aureus that causes blood to clot
“Staphylococcus aureus bacteria produce a powerful coagulase that can cause fatal blood clots in some patients.”
2. verb
to cause blood to clot, typically as a result of bacterial infection
“The bacteria coagulated the blood, leading to a severe case of sepsis.”