Definition

A type of medicine that prevents blood from clotting, used to treat certain medical conditions.

Example

The doctor prescribed dicoumarol to help manage the patient's blood clotting issues.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dicoumarol?

Yeah, I think it's some kind of blood thinner, right?

Exactly! It's an older medication that people used before warfarin became popular.

That’s interesting! I didn’t know it had been replaced.

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Root Explanation

Dicoumarol is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "coumarin" (a compound derived from the tonka bean, which has a sweet scent). The word refers to a substance that is a derivative of coumarin, specifically with two coumarin units, used as an anticoagulant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') coumarin units combined to create a substance that helps prevent blood clotting.

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