Antiplatelet

/ˌæn.tɪˈpleɪ.tɪt/ adjective

Working against blood platelets or preventing blood clotting by interfering with platelet function.

From anti- (against) + platelet (a small blood cell involved in clotting). Platelet is a modern medical term from the 20th century describing these tiny cellular fragments.

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