anticoagulation
/ˌæntikoʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The process of preventing blood from clotting (forming solid clumps).
- Doctors use anticoagulation before certain surgeries to prevent clots.
- Anticoagulation is carefully monitored with regular blood tests.
- The patient needs anticoagulation therapy to reduce the risk of stroke.
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