blood thinner

noun

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

blood-thinning

ˈbləd-ˌthi-niŋ 

adjective

Examples of blood thinner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many superficial clots stay put and get better without blood thinners. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Do not wait, especially for hip, back, wrist and head injuries, and for anyone taking blood thinners or living with osteoporosis, diabetes, or heart disease. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Since June, Moton’s regimen has included three months of blood thinners and a lot of deep thinking. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blood thinner

• beginner
• breadwinner
• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• tinner
• winner

Medical Definition

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