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Anticoagulants are substances that prevent blood coagulation by inhibiting the coagulation cascade, thereby preventing thrombus formation. They are classified into physiological, therapeutic, and in-vitro types, with examples including Antithrombin III, Protein C, and various therapeutic agents like Heparin and Warfarin. The document also discusses the mechanisms of action for these anticoagulants and conditions associated with deficiencies in natural anticoagulants.

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