heparin Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɛp.ə.ɹɪn/
What Does Heparin Mean?
Heparin is a noun that means 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.
Heparin at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛp.ə.ɹɪn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | heparins |
Heparin Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Noun
- A glycosaminoglycan, originally isolated from liver cells, now made synthetically for medical use, used as an anticoagulant
Synonyms of Heparin
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Heparin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
heparin (countable and uncountable, plural heparins)
Words That Rhyme With Heparin
Origin of Heparin
From Latin hepar (“liver”) + English -in.
Pronouncing Heparin
Heparin is pronounced /ˈhɛp.ə.ɹɪn/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hɛp).