n. A substance that prevents coagulation; that is, it stops blood from clotting.
adj. Acting as an anticoagulant.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Possessing the property of retarding or preventing coagulation, especially of the blood.
n. Any agent which retards or prevents coagulation.
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n. medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
Word Usage
"Researchers in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine have found that clopidogrel may be a safe and effective treatment for dogs that need long-term anticoagulant therapy."