Anticoagulant

Pronunciation: /ˈɑntikoʊˈeɪˈɡuˈɫænt/

Anticoagulant (noun)

  1. A substance that stops blood from clotting or helps to prevent clots from forming.

Examples

  • An anticoagulant helps prevent blood clots in patients.
  • An anticoagulant helps prevent blood clots in patients.

Common collocations: prescribe anticoagulants, anticoagulant therapy, monitor anticoagulant levels

Synonyms of Anticoagulant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Anticoagulant

  • — A substance that promotes clotting.