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agonal coagulation - occurs as the circulation of blood slows and the formed elements of the blood begin to clot and congeal. agonal capillary expansion - opening of pores in the walls of capillaries. Occurs as the body attempts to get more oxygen to the tissues and the cells. agonal edema - the accumulation of fluid in the tissues and body cavities prior to death agonal dehydration - the loss of fluids or moisture in tissues prior to death. moribund - in dying state. in the agonal peri...