Heparins

/ˈhɛpərɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of heparin; multiple types or doses of the anticoagulant drug heparin.

Etymology

Simple plural form of 'heparin,' which itself derives from 'hepar' (liver), its original source material.

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The family of heparins includes unfractionated heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin, and others—each formulation is like a different tool in a surgeon's toolkit, chosen for specific medical situations!

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