What is "coagulopathy"

n. 1 a disease which limits the coagulability of the blood 2 the condition of having a defect in the blood clotting mechanism (regardless of cause, including disease or drugs).

Coagulopathy (also called a bleeding disorder) is a condition in which the blood’s ability to coagulate (form clots) is impaired. This condition can cause a tendency toward prolonged or excessive bleeding ( bleeding diathesis or bleeding disorder), which may occur spontaneously or following an injury or medical and dental procedures.