Pronunciation of 'Anticoagulant'
The word 'anticoagulant' refers to a substance that prevents blood clotting. It is pronounced as 'æn.ti.koʊˈæɡ.jə.lənt' in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'anticoagulant' originates from Latin, combining 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'coagulant' derived from 'coagulare,' meaning 'to curdle or clot.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A substance that prevents blood clotting, often used in medical treatments to reduce the risk of thrombosis.
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-koh-AG-yuh-luhnt'. 'AN-tee' with stress on the first syllable, 'koh' as in 'co', 'AG' as in 'ag', 'yuh' as in 'you', and 'luhnt' as in 'lent'.