anticlotting

American  

[an-tee-klot-ing, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈklɒt ɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

1. anticoagulant.

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Etymology

Origin of anticlotting

anti- + clot ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

She hopes it will begin to answer urgent questions such as the impact on mother and fetus of drugs being given to fight COVID-19; how infection influences a mother’s immune status; and whether and how anticlotting drugs ought to be used in pregnant women with COVID-19.

From Science Magazine

In addition to receiving funds from AstraZeneca and its competitors after he voted to approve the anticlotting drug Brilinta, Halperin was receiving unspecified payments or research support from rival firms during the 12 months before the meeting.

From Science Magazine

That’s because scientists have found a new way to reinvigorate anticlotting factors in mosquito spit in the lab.

From Science Magazine

Apotex was trying to sell a low-cost generic copy of the Plavix anticlotting drug years before the American patent was to expire and Bristol-Myers filed a patent-infringement suit against Apotex in the U.S. to block the move.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many people can control their a-fib with treatment involving regular checkups and anticlotting medication, along with incorporating lifestyle changes.

From US News