Heparin: meaning, definitions and examples

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heparin

 

[ หˆhษ›pษ™rษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical usage

Heparin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. It is commonly used in the treatment and prevention of various blood clotting disorders. Heparin works by inhibiting certain factors in the blood's clotting mechanism, thereby reducing the risk of clot formation.

Synonyms

anticoagulant, blood thinner.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed heparin for the patient after surgery.
  • Patients on heparin therapy need regular monitoring of their blood coagulation levels.
  • Heparin is often administered intravenously in hospital settings.
  • Adjustments to heparin dosage are made based on the patient's response.

Translations

Translations of the word "heparin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น heparina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคชเคฐเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heparin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heparin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฟะฐั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ heparyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒ‘ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉparine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ heparina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heparin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—คํŒŒ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠุจุงุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heparin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ heparรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ heparin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heparรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะฟะฐั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heparin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ heparina

Etymology

The word 'heparin' is derived from the Greek word 'hepar', which means 'liver'. Its name acknowledges the substance's original discovery in the liver tissue, where it was first isolated in the early 20th century. The term was introduced in 1916 by Jay McLean, who extracted it from animal tissues for the purpose of reducing blood coagulation. Since then, heparin has been widely used in clinical medicine, proving to be essential in procedures requiring anticoagulation, such as surgeries and various cardiovascular interventions. Modern heparin is typically derived from pig intestines or bovine lungs, ensuring consistent results in therapeutic applications. Over the years, its use has expanded as research has unveiled its mechanisms and benefits, leading to the development of low molecular weight heparins, which offer improved safety and efficacy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,860, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.