Anticoagulant

/ˌæntikoʊˈæɡjələnt/noun

A substance or medication that prevents or slows down blood clotting.

A drug or substance that prevents or reduces the coagulation (clotting) of blood.

Urdu

ایک دوا یا مادہ جو خون کے جمنے کو روکتا یا کم کرتا ہے۔

Hindi

एक दवा या पदार्थ जो रक्त के जमाव (क्लॉटिंग) को रोकता या कम करता है।

The doctor prescribed an anticoagulant to reduce the risk of stroke.

Related words

blood thinner

Practice

Patients on an are advised to avoid certain vitamin K–rich foods.