heparin

heparin definition - medical

hep·a·rin (hĕpˈər-ĭn)

noun
A complex organic acid that is found especially in lung and liver tissue, has a mucopolysaccharide as its active constituent, prevents platelet agglutination and blood clotting, and is used in the form of its sodium salt in the treatment of thrombosis.

Related Forms:

  • hepˌa·rinˌi·zaˈtion (-ə-rĭnˌĭ-zāˈshən) noun

Related Forms:

  • hepˈa·rin·izeˌ (-ər-ə-nīzˌ) verb

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