Anticoagulator

/ˌæn.tiˌkoʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪ.tər/ noun

Definition

A substance or agent that prevents blood coagulation; an anticoagulant.

Etymology

From 'anticoagulate' + agent suffix '-or'. Medical term for substances performing the anticoagulation function.

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