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anticoagulant
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐ̃tikwɐɣuˈlɐ̃tɨ/an·ti·co·a·gu·lan·te
Definition
1Substance that prevents or delays the coagulation of blood.
Usage examples
“Patients with deep vein thrombosis are often treated with anticoagulants.”
“Warfarin is a commonly used oral anticoagulant.”
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anticoagulant therapyanticoagulant medication