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Heparin   /hˈɛpərɪn/   Listen
Heparin

noun
1.
A polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery.  Synonyms: Lipo-Hepin, Liquaemin.






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Words linked to "Heparin" :   polyose, polysaccharide, Liquaemin, anticoagulant medication, Lipo-Hepin, decoagulant, anticoagulant



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