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Definition: heparin
heparin
n : 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 [syn:
Lipo-Hepin,
Liquaemin]