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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Ry continues to take medications for her heart each day, the main one being blood thinners. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025 Ginger may interact with blood thinners, blood pressure medications, and some cancer treatments. Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025 So should people on blood thinners, because sea moss contains vitamin K, which can interfere with these medications. Maria Godoy, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025 However, his demonic power stops where blood thinners begin. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood thinner

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 5 Oct. 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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