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PLAVIX
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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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