HEPARIN


Meaning of HEPARIN in English

n. Biochem. a substance produced in liver cells etc. which inhibits blood coagulation, and is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis. heparinize v.tr. (also -ise).

[ L f. Gk hepar liver ]

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