Meaning of WARFARIN

Pronunciation:			'wowrfureen
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
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	Synonyms:		Coumadin
	See Also:		anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A drug that prevents blood from clotting. Also called an anticoagulant (blood thinner).
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		This drug is mainly used as an anticlotting agent, but has also shown promise as a stroke preventative for people suffering from rapid, irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) that can cause blood to pool and clot in the upper left chamber of the heart. The drug must be used with caution, however, because it can cause severe bleeding.