blood thinner en · NOUN
Etymology
By analogy with the idea of thinning liquids such as soup or paint (e.g., paint thinner), although the name is a misnomer in that these medications do not reduce the blood's viscosity but rather inhibit its clotting.
Meanings
- (informal) Synonym of anticoagulant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blood thinners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
hu vérhígító (drugs which reduce clotting) · nl bloedverdunner (drugs which reduce clotting) · cmn 血液稀釋劑 /血液稀释剂 (drugs which reduce clotting) · fr anticoagulant (drugs which reduce clotting) · fi verenohennuslääke (drugs which reduce clotting)