Pronunciation of 'Anticoagulant'
The word 'anticoagulant' is pronounced as /ˌæn.ti.koʊˈæɡ.jə.lənt/ in English (en-US). It refers to a substance that prevents blood clotting.
Word Origin
The word 'anticoagulant' originates from Latin, combining 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'coagulant' meaning 'causing coagulation'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A substance that prevents or reduces blood clotting, commonly used in medical treatments for conditions like thrombosis.
Pronounced as 'an-tee-koh-AG-yuh-luhnt'. 'An' as in 'and', 'tee' as in 'tea', 'koh' as in 'co', 'AG' with stress, 'yuh' as in 'you', and 'luhnt' as in 'lent'.