noun
- A naturally occurring anticoagulant substance found in body tissues, used medically to prevent blood clots.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Typically used in clinical and healthcare contexts
Examples
- The patient was given heparin to prevent blood clots after surgery.
- Heparin is commonly used in hospitals to treat deep vein thrombosis.
- The doctor prescribed heparin injections to reduce the risk of stroke.
- Heparin works by inhibiting the formation of fibrin in the blood.
- Patients on heparin therapy require regular blood tests to monitor clotting time.