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anticoagulant
[ an-tee-koh-ag-yuh-luhnt, an-tahy- ]
adjective
- Also ·پ·····پ [] preventing coagulation, especially of blood.
noun
- an anticoagulant agent, as heparin.
anticoagulant
/ ˌæԳɪəʊˈæɡʊəԳ /
adjective
- acting to prevent or impair coagulation, esp of blood
noun
- an agent that prevents or impairs coagulation
anticoagulant
/ ă′tŧ-ō-ă′ə-əԳ,ă′tī- /
- A substance that prevents the clotting of blood.
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of anticoagulant1
Example Sentences
An anticoagulant in vampire bat saliva keeps the blood flowing as the bat laps up a meal.
"But refining the risks of brain clots and bleeds from anticoagulants and using this information to make the best treatment choice could improve treatment safety for people with heart disease."
Garlic supplements may increase the risk for bleeding, especially if people are taking anticoagulant medication such as warfarin.
Tests found warfarin in Mr Sharrard’s blood - an anticoagulant drug that could lead to serious bleeding.
To prevent these complications in people with known AFib, clinicians often prescribe anticoagulants -- drugs that prevent blood clots -- as well as other lifestyle and medical therapies.
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