noun
- Plural of heparin; anticoagulant drugs derived from animal tissues, used to prevent or treat blood clots.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or healthcare contexts
Examples
- The patient was prescribed heparins to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis after surgery.
- Different types of heparins are available, including unfractionated and low-molecular-weight formulations.
- Heparins work by inhibiting blood clotting factors in the body.
- The doctor monitored the patient's blood tests while administering heparins.
- Heparins are commonly used in hospitals to prevent postoperative complications.