blood thinner

noun

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

Examples of blood thinner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, a product with kale powder may contain high levels of vitamin K, which can have a dangerous interaction with blood thinners. Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 Griffith rambles in with a broom in hand, arguing first that Bailey didn’t fight for her job, then helping the woman break down the wall with an oxygen tank to save Wanda from something to do with blood thinners and her neck. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024 Mixing spinach or kale with blood thinners, for example, may not be the best idea. Katie Camero, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024 These include blood thinners, diabetes medications, and digoxin.28291 Other interactions may be possible. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blood thinner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Oct. 2024.

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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