duboisin

dʊˈbwɑːzɪn

Definitions

1. noun

a compound derived from the seeds of Vinca minor, used as an anticoagulant and in experimental biology to induce thrombosis

“The scientist used duboisin to study the effects of thrombosis on blood vessels.”

Synonyms

  • anticoagulant
  • thrombogenic

Antonyms

  • antithrombotic
  • blood thinner