Term Name:	blood coagulation
Synonyms:	blood clotting
Definition:	The sequential process in which the multiple coagulation factors of the blood interact, ultimately resulting in the formation of an insoluble fibrin clot; it may be divided into three stages: stage 1, the formation of intrinsic and extrinsic prothrombin converting principle; stage 2, the formation of thrombin; stage 3, the formation of stable fibrin polymers.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0007596]    QuickGO    AmiGO