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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

anticoagulant

/ænˈtaɪkoʊˌɡənt/ noun · British & US
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What does anticoagulant mean?

noun

A substance that prevents or reduces blood clotting, used to treat or prevent thrombosis.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an anticoagulant to prevent the patient's blood from clotting during surgery."

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