<chemical> An oral anticoagulant that interferes with the metabolism of vitamin k. It is also used in biochemical experiments as an inhibitor of reductases. ... Pharmacological action: anticoagulant, enzyme inhibitors, uncoupling agents. ... Chemical name: 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 3,3'-methylenebis(4-hydroxy- ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(di-koo´mә-rol) a coumarinanticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K–dependent coagulation factors (prothrombin and factors VII, IX, and X) and protein C and protein S in the liver; used in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-kū′mă-rol Definitions: 1. An anticoagulant that acts in the liver to block synthesis of vitamin K and vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors; discovered as the causative agent in spoiled hay, which caused bleeding in cattle (sweet clover disease). Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=24651