Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term anticoagulant?

• A) anti (against) + coagul (clot) + ant (agent) = a drug that opposes the formation of clotting cells
• B) anti (against) + coagul (coagulation) + ant (agent) = drug that opposes the coagulation of the blood
• C) anti (assist) + coagul (clot) + ant (agent) = drug that aids in the clotting of the blood
• D) anti (assist) + coagul (destruction) + ant (agent) = drug that aids in the destruction of blood clots