Term Name: | activation of blood coagulation via clotting cascade |
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Synonyms: | activation of clotting cascade |
Definition: | Any process that initiates the clotting cascade of blood coagulation, a cascade of plasma enzymes that is triggered following damage to blood vessels, leading to formation of a clot. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0002543] QuickGO AmiGO |