1. a substance that prevents blood from clotting
Usage: medical

1. preventing or delaying blood clotting
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots.
• Warfarin is a commonly used anticoagulant medication.
• Patients taking anticoagulants must be monitored regularly.
• The anticoagulant properties of aspirin help reduce heart attack risk.
• She carries a medical alert card because she takes anticoagulant drugs.
• The lab tested the anticoagulant effects of the new medication.