heparin
2 synonyms for heparin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A naturally occurring substance that prevents blood from clotting, used medically to treat and prevent blood clots.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Liquaemin
Lipo-Hepin
How to use heparin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
heparin injection
heparin drip
Etymology
From Latin hepar ("liver") plus the chemical suffix -in, since it was first identified in liver tissue.
Full origin of heparin →Frequently asked questions
What does “heparin” mean?
The word “heparin” means a naturally occurring substance that prevents blood from clotting, used medically to treat and prevent blood clots. In plain terms, an anticoagulant drug that stops blood from clotting, often given to prevent dangerous clots.
How do you pronounce “heparin”?
“Heparin” is pronounced HEHP-uh-rihn (/ˈhɛp.ə.ɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “heparin” in a sentence?
Here is “heparin” used in a sentence: “The nurse administered heparin to reduce the risk of clotting after surgery.”
What part of speech is “heparin”?
“Heparin” is a noun.
Where does the word “heparin” come from?
The word “heparin” comes from Latin. From Latin hepar ("liver") plus the chemical suffix -in, since it was first identified in liver tissue.
