noun
- Substances or drugs that prevent blood from clotting or slow down the clotting process.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; medical/pharmaceutical term; Common in clinical and healthcare contexts
Examples
- Patients who have had a stroke are often prescribed anticoagulants to prevent future blood clots.
- Warfarin is one of the most commonly used anticoagulants in medical practice.
- The doctor recommended anticoagulants after the patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
- Anticoagulants work by interfering with the body's natural clotting mechanisms.
- Some anticoagulants require regular blood tests to monitor their effectiveness.
- Aspirin is a mild anticoagulant that many people take daily for heart health.