PLAVIX

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow

Synonyms:

clopidogrel bisulfate; Plavix

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Plavix" is a kind of...):

medicament; medication; medicinal drug; medicine ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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