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heparin

/ˈhɛpərɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does heparin mean?

noun

A medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is an anticoagulant that works by inhibiting the formation of thrombin.

Example

"The doctor prescribed heparin to prevent blood clots in the patient's legs."

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