dicumarol
Definition
- Noun:
- An anticoagulant drug: Dicumarol is a chemical compound used medically to prevent or treat blood clots by inhibiting the coagulation of blood. It functions as a vitamin K antagonist, interfering with the synthesis of certain clotting factors in the liver.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dicumarol was historically prescribed for patients at risk of thrombosis.
- The discovery of dicumarol led to the development of other oral anticoagulants.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: Dicumarol is specifically discussed in historical or pharmacological contexts concerning anticoagulant therapy.
- The physician explained the mechanism of action of dicumarol.
- Comparative Use: Often mentioned in contrast to newer drugs.
- While effective, dicumarol has a narrower therapeutic index than warfarin.
Variants and Related Words
- Bishydroxycoumarin: An alternative chemical name for dicumarol.
- Anticoagulant (n): A general class of drugs to which dicumarol belongs.
- Warfarin (n): A later, more commonly used anticoagulant that largely replaced dicumarol.
Synonyms
- Anticoagulant agent: A substance that prevents blood clotting.
- Blood thinner (informal): A common term for anticoagulant drugs.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: Refers exclusively to the specific pharmaceutical compound used as an anticoagulant medication.
- Historical Significance: Its importance lies in its role as a precursor to modern anticoagulants like warfarin; it is rarely used in current clinical practice.
Noun
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an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin
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