Bishydroxycoumarin

/ˌbɪshʌɪˈdrɒksɪkuːmərɪn/ noun

A synthetic anticoagulant drug (also known as dicoumarol) used to prevent blood clots by interfering with vitamin K metabolism.

From 'bis-' (twice) plus 'hydroxy-' (containing hydroxyl groups) plus 'coumarin' (a chemical compound), constructed using systematic chemical nomenclature.

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