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liquaemin

/ˈlɪk.wə.mɪn/

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noun

/ˈlɪk.wə.mɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruПолисахарид, вырабатываемый базофилами, особенно в легких и печени, который ингибирует активность тромбина при свертывании крови; используется как антикоагулянт при лечении тромбоза и в кардиохирургии.

A polysaccharide produced in basophils, especially in the lung and liver, that inhibits thrombin activity in blood coagulation; used as an anticoagulant in treating thrombosis and in heart surgery.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Anticoagulant medicationC2formalmedical

    A polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery.

    ruАнтикоагулянтный препарат

    • The patient was administered Liquaemin to prevent blood clots after surgery.
    • Doctors often prescribe Liquaemin for deep vein thrombosis.
    • Liquaemin is a brand name for heparin, a common anticoagulant.