heparin


Definition: Meaning of, heparin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɛpərɪn /

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heparin heparins
  1. trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin especially in the lung and liver a polysaccharide produced in basophils and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
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