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Anticoagulant
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a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood
What is an "anticoagulant"?
An anticoagulant is a type of medication that helps prevent blood clotting. Anticoagulants work by slowing down the clotting process in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of blood clots forming in the arteries or veins. These medications are prescribed by healthcare providers to treat or prevent conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack.
Examples
The cardiologist prescribed an anticoagulant to the patient with a history of atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
After hip replacement surgery, the orthopedic surgeon recommended an anticoagulant to prevent postoperative thrombosis.
Lexical Tree
anticoagulant
coagulant
