NOUN | artifact | Plavix, clopidogrel bisulfate | a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks |
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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. | |
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Synonym | clopidogrel bisulfate | |
Broader | medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
Usage of | trade name | a name given to a product or service |
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