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anticoagulant

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐ̃tikwɐɣuˈlɐ̃tɨ/an·ti·co·a·gu·lan·te

Definition

1

Substance 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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Common combinations

anticoagulant therapyanticoagulant medication