heparin
IPA: hˈɛpɝɪn
noun
- (biochemistry, pharmacology) A compound occurring in the liver and other tissues which inhibits blood coagulation. A sulfur-containing polysaccharide, it is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis.
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Examples of "heparin" in Sentences
- Heparin induced thrombocytopenia.
- The enzyme is unaffected by heparin.
- Heparin works by binding to antithrombin.
- Protamine sulfate is an antidote for heparin.
- Bemiparin is an antithrombotic in the heparin group.
- Reviparin is an antithrombotic in the heparin group.
- Parnaparin is an antithrombotic in the heparin group.
- Processes for the preparation of the heparin fragments.
- The company is involved in the 2008 Chinese heparin contamination.
- A serious side effect of heparin is heparin induced thrombocytopenia HIT .
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