decoagulant
/diːkoʊˈæɡjələnt/
noun
- A substance that prevents or stops blood from clotting (forming solid clumps).
- Heparin is a common decoagulant used during surgery.
- The doctor prescribed a decoagulant to reduce the patient's risk of stroke.
- Some foods like garlic are thought to act as a natural decoagulant.
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