Glossary

Fibrinolysis- disintegration of fibrin that forms the clot

Coagulation- clotting

Collagen- group of naturally occurring proteins

Warfarin- a commonly used oral anticoagulant that comes in tablet form

Platelets- irregular shaped bodies present in blood

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