blood thinner

noun

: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
blood-thinning adjective

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Those taking prescription medications: Caffeine interacts with a number of prescription medications, so people who take blood thinners, blood pressure medication, or other stimulants should proceed with caution, Garay said. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025 Reportedly Signs International Wrestler GUNTHER May Not Be Goldberg's Final WWE Opponent Former WWE Champion Teases In-Ring Return Ahead of Evolution 2 His continued health management is stated to include ongoing treatments such as blood thinners. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Clove products in general should be kept away from children, as well as those who are taking blood thinners or have bleeding disorders, are getting surgery or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 13 June 2025 The drug could also interact with other medications like blood thinners, the FDA says. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood thinner

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blood thinner was in 1879

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“Blood thinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20thinner. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

blood thinner

noun
blood thin·​ner -ˌthin-ər How to pronounce blood thinner (audio)
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
blood-thinning adjective
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