coagulase

/koʊˈæɡjəleɪs/
noun
  1. An enzyme produced by certain bacteria that causes blood plasma to clot, often associated with infections.
    • Coagulase allows some bacteria to protect themselves from the immune system.
    • The scientist studied how coagulase interacts with blood proteins.
    • The presence of coagulase helps identify Staphylococcus aureus in a lab test.
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