Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A white crystalline compound, C19H16O4, used as a rodenticide and as an anticoagulant.
Wiktionary
- n. pharmacology An anticoagulant medication that is used for the prophylaxis of thrombosis and embolism in many disorders.
WordNet 3.0
- n. an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
Etymologies
- Based on the initialism WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation). Compare coumarin. (Wiktionary)
- W(isconsin) A(lumni) R(esearch) F(oundation) + (coum)arin. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“Atritech has completed an 800-patient randomized clinical trial of the device that demonstrated a 38 percent relative risk reduction for stroke, cardiovascular death and systemic embolism compared with long-term warfarin therapy.”
“Administration advisory panel voted 7 to 5 in favor of approving a device for closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) that they say is comparable to long-term warfarin therapy for the prevention of stroke in warfarin-eligible patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF).”
“- A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 7 to 5 in favor of approving a device for closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) that they say is comparable to long-term warfarin therapy for the prevention of stroke in warfarin-eligible patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF).”
“And then there are the chemo drugs themselves: the main ingredient in the blood thinner Coumadin is warfarin, which is also the main ingredient in mouse poison; not a comforting thought.”
“Analysts think Eliquis could capture a big chunk of what is estimated to be a multibillion-dollar market for new blood thinners with potential to replace a common treatment called warfarin.”
The Wall Street Journal: Bristol-Myers Net Falls, but Plavix Sales Are Up
“Standard treatment for atrial fibrillation includes a blood thinner known as warfarin, sold by Bristol-Myers under the brand Coumadin, as well as aspirin, both of which reduce the risk of stroke.”
The Wall Street Journal: Plavix and Aspirin Cut Stroke and Heart Risk
“Despite its problems, warfarin, which is available in generic versions, has proven staying power.”
The Wall Street Journal: Merck Acquires Rights to Anticoagulant
“Cranberry juice can increase the effects of a blood thinner called warfarin (brand name Coumadin).”
“Cranberry juice can increase the effects of a blood thinner called warfarin brand name Coumadin.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘warfarin’.
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IMCO - EU nomenclature
includes words of the "Prodcom list"
veal, valve, used, yak, wax, wan, teak, vat, vas, strip, use, strap and 4515 more...
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sionnach's Words
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Tweets
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reesetee And now, through the magic of Wordie, it does! Oct 11, 2007
uselessness This word should be a slangy form of warfaring, which should also exist. Oct 11, 2007
jennarenn It's no fun listing normal words! Hasn't u taught you anything?! Oct 11, 2007
yarb A nurse I lived with once told me she'd warfarinised two patients that day, which caused me to picture some sort of ray-gun. Oct 11, 2007
sionnach A crystalline substance used in medicine as an anticoagulant, either to prevent the clotting of blood or to break up existing clots, and otherwise as a poison for rats, etc.
Etymology: 1940s: from Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation + coumarin. Oct 11, 2007
reesetee In what way? I just like the sound of it. :-) Oct 10, 2007
sonofgroucho This seems a strange word to list! Oct 10, 2007