Clot Buster (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor administered a clot-buster to dissolve the blockage in the patient's coronary artery.
- The clot-buster medication was effective in restoring blood flow to the heart muscle, saving the patient's life.
- Emergency responders carried a clot-buster with them to administer immediately in case of a heart attack.
- Research showed that the new clot-buster was more effective than traditional treatments in breaking up blood clots.
- The paramedics gave the patient a clot-buster on the way to the hospital to prevent further damage to the heart.