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warfarin

/wɔːrˈfɑːrɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does warfarin mean?

noun

A synthetic anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is often used to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation.

Example

"The doctor prescribed warfarin to her patient to prevent a blood clot from forming in the leg."

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