anticoagulation

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anticoagulation - the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the bloodmedical aid, medical care - professional treatment for illness or injury

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anticoagulation

(ant″i-kō-ag″yŭ-lā′shŏn) [ anti- + coagulation] The prevention or hindering of the coagulation of blood, esp. by an anticoagulant drug. anticoagulate (-kō-ag′yŭ-lāt″)

prophylactic anticoagulation

The administration of anticoagulant drugs to patients who have a high risk for venous thromboembolism, e.g., patients admitted to medical wards of hospitals or undergoing certain forms of surgery, esp. on the hips or knees.

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The practice reduces the likelihood of the formation of blood clots but increases the risk of bleeding.

anticoagulation

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noun the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the blood

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