anticoagulant

[ an-tee-koh-ag-yuh-luhnt, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. Also an·ti·co·ag·u·la·tive [] preventing coagulation, especially of blood.

noun

1. an anticoagulant agent, as heparin.

anticoagulant

/ ˌæntɪkəʊˈæɡjʊlənt /

adjective

1. acting to prevent or impair coagulation, esp of blood

noun

1. an agent that prevents or impairs coagulation

anticoagulant

/ ăn′tē-kō-ăg′yə-lənt,ăn′tī- /

1. A substance that prevents the clotting of blood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anticoagulant¹

First recorded in 1900–05; anti- + coagulant

Example Sentences

An anticoagulant in vampire bat saliva keeps the blood flowing as the bat laps up a meal.

From Science Daily

"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."

From Science Daily

Garlic supplements may increase the risk for bleeding, especially if people are taking anticoagulant medication such as warfarin.

From Seattle Times

Tests found warfarin in Mr Sharrard’s blood - an anticoagulant drug that could lead to serious bleeding.

From BBC

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.

From Science Daily