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dicoumarol, dicumarol a potent anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors (prothrombin and factors VII, IX and X) in the liver; used in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders. Produced naturally by conversion of nontoxic coumarin in moldy sweet clover hay, lespepeza hay or sweet vernal hay. Eating the hay causes blood loss due to spontaneous hemorrhage. Formerly called bishydroxycoumarin. See also melilotus, anthoxanthum odoratum lespedeza. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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