anticoagulant

noun

Meaning

A substance that prevents or slows down the clotting process of blood.

Examples

The patient was placed on a daily anticoagulant to prevent a stroke.
Some natural foods like garlic have mild anticoagulant properties.

Synonyms: blood thinner, clotting inhibitor, thrombolytic, antithrombotic

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anticoagulant

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntikoʊˈæɡjʊlənt/

Definition

A substance that prevents or slows down the clotting process of blood.

Examples

The patient was placed on a daily anticoagulant to prevent a stroke.
Some natural foods like garlic have mild anticoagulant properties.
Nurses must monitor patients taking anticoagulants closely for signs of internal bleeding.

Synonyms of anticoagulant

Words with a similar meaning to anticoagulant:

Antonyms of anticoagulant

Words with the opposite meaning to anticoagulant:

coagulant

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