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warfarin
This term refers to a specific pharmaceutical agent used to inhibit blood coagulation. It carries a clinical and sterile connotation, typically appearing in medical records, pharmacy prescriptions, and healthcare discussions. Because it is a potent medication with a narrow therapeutic window, the word often evokes a sense of caution and the necessity for strict medical monitoring.
As a mass noun representing a chemical substance, it is uncountable. It does not have a plural form in standard medical usage; one does not refer to multiple warfarins, but rather to doses or tablets of warfarin. To quantify the substance, clinicians use partitive constructions such as a dose of warfarin or a regimen of warfarin.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor prescribed warfarin to prevent a stroke.
I need to be careful with my diet while taking warfarin.
Warfarin is often used for patients with artificial heart valves.
Warfarin is often used for patients with artificial heart valves.
I wonder if my INR levels are stable enough for the warfarin dose.
The lab results show that the warfarin is working effectively.
Certain types of rat poison contain warfarin as the active ingredient.
He accidentally ingested a rodenticide containing warfarin.
He accidentally ingested a rodenticide containing warfarin.