coumarin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002094",
  "term": "coumarin",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A substance used to make drugs that prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels and treat certain heart conditions. Coumarin is taken from certain plants and can also be made in the laboratory. It is a type of anticoagulant.",
    "O hydroxycinnamic acid. Pleasant smelling compound found in many plants and released on wilting. Has anticoagulant activity by competing with Vitamin K."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "tonka bean camphor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/coumarin/"
}