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.

Derivatives:

heparinize v.tr. (also -ise).

Etymology: L f. Gk hepar liver

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.