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

More research is needed to determine whether natural blood thinners have a significant effect on blood thinning or clotting. —Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025

This blood thinner decreases the effectiveness of vitamin K. —Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025

Her health issues started in her 20s when she was put on blood thinners due to a heart mitral valve prolapse (MVP) diagnosis and later a heightened leaky valve. —Sue Carswell, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025

For example, ginger can interact with blood thinners and certain pain medications, and garlic can also enhance the effects of blood thinners. —Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025

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