antithrombotic

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antithrombotic /an·ti·throm·bot·ic/ (-throm-bot´ik)

1. preventing or interfering with the formation of thrombi.

2. an agent that so acts.

antithrombotic

[-thrombot′ik]

preventing or interfering with the formation of a thrombus or blood clotting.

antithrombotic [an″te-throm-bot´ik]

1. preventing or interfering with the formation of thrombi.

2. an agent that has this effect, such as heparin or coumarin. See also anticoagulant and thrombolytic.

antithrombotic

1. preventing or interfering with the formation of thrombi.

2. an agent that interferes with thrombus formation. See also antiplatelet drugs.

antithrombotic

Hematology adjective Referring to an agent or effect that prevents or reduces thrombosis noun An agent that prevents or interferes with thrombosis. See Heparin, Warfarin. Cf Thrombolytic.

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