blood thinner
noun
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
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The concern was Bosh would have to be on blood thinners to manage the clot, and that’s dangerous in a contact sport where players get cut and bleed often enough.
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Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Garlic may also pose potential health risks for people taking certain drugs such as blood thinners.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025
Athletes usually take blood thinners for at least six months during these situations, and the NBA doesn’t allow players to be active during that process.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Athletes on blood thinners may skip games to avoid the bleeding risk from head injuries during contact sports.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Garlic may also pose potential health risks for people taking certain drugs such as blood thinners.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025
Athletes usually take blood thinners for at least six months during these situations, and the NBA doesn’t allow players to be active during that process.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Athletes on blood thinners may skip games to avoid the bleeding risk from head injuries during contact sports.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Blood thinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20thinner. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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blood thinner
noun
blood thin·ner
-ˌthin-ər 
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
blood-thinning
adjective
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