anticoagulant
noun
an·ti·co·ag·u·lant
ˌan-tē-kō-ˈa-gyə-lənt 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: a substance that hinders the clotting of blood : blood thinner
anticoagulant
adjective
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Finally, the combination of a small incision, made by potentially self-sharpening fangs, and an anticoagulant in their saliva allow these bats to feed on unsuspecting prey.
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Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Finally, the combination of a small incision, made by potentially self-sharpening fangs, and an anticoagulant in their saliva allows these bats to feed on unsuspecting prey.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
Ginger and turmeric, two of the most common ingredients in wellness shots, have blood-thinning properties that may interact with anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Oct. 2024
One type of medication is blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs).
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Finally, the combination of a small incision, made by potentially self-sharpening fangs, and an anticoagulant in their saliva allows these bats to feed on unsuspecting prey.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
Ginger and turmeric, two of the most common ingredients in wellness shots, have blood-thinning properties that may interact with anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Oct. 2024
One type of medication is blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs).
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Anticoagulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticoagulant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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anticoagulant
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·co·ag·u·lant
ˌant-i-kō-ˈag-yə-lənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
: of, relating to, or utilizing anticoagulants
anticoagulant therapy
anticoagulant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that hinders coagulation and especially coagulation of the blood : blood thinner
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