blood thinner
noun
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
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Benzuly gave her blood thinners to break up the blood clots, and performed a pulmonary thrombectomy to remove the life-threatening blood clots from her lungs.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Many botanicals can interact with common medications, including hormonal birth control and blood thinners, Ghozland said.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Omega-3 supplements may interact with certain medications, like blood thinners.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
The 55-year-old returned to filming in January, is now on blood thinners and physical therapy, and has new episodes hitting Lifetime next week.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Many botanicals can interact with common medications, including hormonal birth control and blood thinners, Ghozland said.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Omega-3 supplements may interact with certain medications, like blood thinners.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
The 55-year-old returned to filming in January, is now on blood thinners and physical therapy, and has new episodes hitting Lifetime next week.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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blood thinner
noun
blood thin·ner
-ˌthin-ər 
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
blood-thinning
adjective
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