anticoagulin

/æntɪˈkɔːɡjʊlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance or agent that prevents or inhibits the coagulation of blood.

“Anticoagulins are used in medical research to study blood clotting mechanisms.”

Synonyms

  • anticoagulant
  • blood thinner

Antonyms

  • clotting agent
  • coagulant