noun
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
• Syn: ↑clopidogrel bisulfate
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name
• Hypernyms: ↑medicine, ↑medication, ↑medicament, ↑medicinal drug
Useful english dictionary. 2012.