CEFR C1

anticoagulation

noun

Meaning

The process of preventing blood from clotting, often achieved through medical intervention.

Examples

The patient required long-term anticoagulation to manage his risk of stroke.
Effective anticoagulation is critical during surgery to prevent deep vein thrombosis.

Synonyms: blood thinning, anticoagulant therapy, thromboprophylaxis

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

anticoagulation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntikoʊˌæɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definition

The process of preventing blood from clotting, often achieved through medical intervention.

Examples

The patient required long-term anticoagulation to manage his risk of stroke.
Effective anticoagulation is critical during surgery to prevent deep vein thrombosis.

How to Use anticoagulation

anticoagulation therapy (collocation): The medical treatment involving drugs to prevent clotting. — "He was placed on anticoagulation therapy after the diagnosis."
require anticoagulation (collocation): To be in need of treatment to prevent blood clots. — "Patients with artificial heart valves typically require anticoagulation."

Synonyms of anticoagulation

Words with a similar meaning to anticoagulation:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary