1. an enzyme produced by certain bacteria that causes blood plasma to clot
Usage: medical; biochemistry

Examples

• The laboratory tested for coagulase to identify the bacterial strain.
• Staphylococcus aureus produces coagulase, which helps distinguish it from other staphylococci.
• The coagulase test is commonly used in clinical microbiology.
• Bacteria that produce coagulase are often more virulent than those that don’t.
• The presence of coagulase indicates a potentially dangerous bacterial infection.
• Coagulase-positive staphylococci require immediate medical attention.