anticlotting

American  

[an-tee-klot-ing, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈklɒt ɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

1. anticoagulant.

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Etymology

Origin of anticlotting

anti- + clot ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Because PAR1 -- the protein activated by S. aureus -- is involved in blood-clotting, researchers wanted to see whether an already approved anticlotting drug that blocks PAR1 would stop itch.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

Each will be randomly assigned one of three potential therapies: an anticlotting drug called rivaroxaban, an anti-inflammatory called colchicine, or a pair of antihistamines, famotidine and loratadine.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 15, 2022

They found increased levels of anticlotting proteins, including one called “clusterin,” which helps to clear cells of debris.

From Scientific American • Dec. 8, 2021

At the time, hooking patients up to ventilators seemed like the best way to go, though doctors later realized that, for many patients, the tricky disease could be foiled earlier with anticlotting and steroid medication.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2021

Of all the types of olive oil, extra-virgin should contain the most phenols, which are natural, health-promoting plant chemicals with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticlotting properties.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2013