warfarin
A coumarin salt, warfarin sodium, found in certain clovers, that retards blood coagulation
Other meanings
Manufactured as a pharmaceutical drug and used in low dosage, with regular monitoring, for the prevention of thrombosis and embolism.
Manufactured as a chemical, used in high dosage as a pesticide.
Related words
- warfarinise
- warfarinize
- warfarin sodium
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