CEFR C1

anticlot

adjective

Meaning

A substance or treatment designed to prevent the formation of blood clots, which can block blood vessels and lead to serious health problems like strokes or heart attacks.

Examples

The patient was given an anticlot drug after surgery to reduce the risk of complications.
Regular exercise can act as a natural anticlot measure, improving circulation.

Synonyms: anticoagulant, blood thinner, thrombolytic

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anticlot (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæntikˌlɒt/

Definition

A substance or treatment designed to prevent the formation of blood clots, which can block blood vessels and lead to serious health problems like strokes or heart attacks.

Examples

The patient was given an anticlot drug after surgery to reduce the risk of complications.
Regular exercise can act as a natural anticlot measure, improving circulation.

How to Use anticlot

anticlot drug (collocation): A medication designed to prevent blood clots. — "The patient was prescribed an anticlot drug after his heart attack."
anticlot therapy (collocation): Treatment involving substances to prevent blood clots. — "Anticlot therapy is crucial for individuals with a history of deep vein thrombosis."

Synonyms of anticlot

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Antonyms of anticlot

Words with the opposite meaning to anticlot:

procoagulant

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