blood thinner
noun
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
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People taking blood thinners or anticoagulants: Fish oil may amplify the effects and increase bleeding risk.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
This can include blood thinners, cancer medications, and medications used to treat heart and blood vessel conditions.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Lillard began taking blood thinners on Friday, the source said, adding that there are encouraging signs that the treatment is working well.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
And common medications people take more frequently in middle age, like blood thinners, can interact with even small amounts of alcohol and potentially cause serious complications like internal bleeding.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
This can include blood thinners, cancer medications, and medications used to treat heart and blood vessel conditions.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Lillard began taking blood thinners on Friday, the source said, adding that there are encouraging signs that the treatment is working well.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
And common medications people take more frequently in middle age, like blood thinners, can interact with even small amounts of alcohol and potentially cause serious complications like internal bleeding.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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blood thinner
noun
blood thin·ner
-ˌthin-ər 
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
blood-thinning
adjective
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