heparin noun. ['hɛpǝrɪn] E20.
[formed as HEPAR + -IN¹.]
Biochemistry. A sulphur-containing polysaccharide with anticoagulant properties, present in the blood and various bodily organs and tissues.

■ heparini'zation noun the process of heparinizing M20.

■ heparinize verb trans. treat with heparin so as to inhibit blood clotting M20.

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