heparin – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
heparin
n.
polysaccharide acid found in certain body tissues and organs and used in medicine as an anti-coagulant
Heparin
heparin
Noun
1. a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibit the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; heparin sodium (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
(synonym) Lipo-Hepin, Liquaemin
(hypernym) polysaccharide, polyose
Heparin (das)
n.
hepar, chemical compound containing sulphur and an alkali
Heparin
An anticoagulant (anti-clotting) medication. Heparin is useful in preventing thromboembolic complications (clots that travel from their site of origin through the blood stream to clog up another vessel). Heparin is also used in the early treatment of blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms).