American English pronunciation
How to pronounce heparin
IPA transcription: ['hɛpɚɪn]
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Noun
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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
Usage examples
- Protamine sulfate is an antidote for heparin overdose.
- He wrote two books, "Cold Hearts" and "Mysterious Heparin".