blood thinner
noun
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
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Gosselin was admitted to the hospital and treated with IV blood thinners, including heparin.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
While omega-3s are generally safe, Bass said, higher doses may increase bleeding time and pose risks for people on blood thinners or antiplatelet medications.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Taking ginseng prior to surgery might increase the risk of bleeding, particularly in people who take blood thinners.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Slipping and falling can lead to fractures, head injuries and spinal injuries, with older adults at particularly high risk of serious harm because of lower bone density and higher likelihood of being on blood thinners.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
While omega-3s are generally safe, Bass said, higher doses may increase bleeding time and pose risks for people on blood thinners or antiplatelet medications.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Taking ginseng prior to surgery might increase the risk of bleeding, particularly in people who take blood thinners.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Slipping and falling can lead to fractures, head injuries and spinal injuries, with older adults at particularly high risk of serious harm because of lower bone density and higher likelihood of being on blood thinners.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Blood thinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20thinner. Accessed 4 Feb. 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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