Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term anticoagulant?
A. anti (assist) + coagul (coagulation) + ant (agent) = drug that aids in the coagulation of the blood
B. anti (assist) + coagul (clot) + ant (agent) = drug that aids in the clotting of the blood
C. anti (against) + coagul (coagulation) + ant (agent) = drug that opposes the coagulation of the blood
D. anti (against) + coagul (clot) + ant (agent) = drug that opposes the clotting of the blood
Answer: C
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