noun
heparin
HEHP-uh-rihn
Heparin (noun) means a naturally occurring substance that prevents blood from clotting, used medically to treat and prevent blood clots. Example: “The nurse administered heparin to reduce the risk of clotting after surgery.”
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A naturally occurring substance that prevents blood from clotting, used medically to treat and prevent blood clots.
"The nurse administered heparin to reduce the risk of clotting after surgery."
How to use heparin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn anticoagulant drug that stops blood from clotting, often given to prevent dangerous clots.
Common pairings
heparin injection
heparin drip
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Word forms
- Plural
- heparins
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Etymology
From Latin hepar ("liver") plus the chemical suffix -in, since it was first identified in liver tissue.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for heparin
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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.
