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
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heparin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lipo-hepin, liquaemin |
| Type of | anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant, polyose, polysaccharide |
