warfarin
/ˈwɔrˌfɛrɪn/
noun
- A medication that prevents blood from clotting, used to treat and prevent blood clots in veins and arteries.
- After his heart surgery, the doctor prescribed warfarin to reduce the risk of stroke.
- Eating too many leafy greens can interfere with how warfarin works in the body.
- Patients taking warfarin must have their blood tested regularly to make sure the dose is correct.
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