Synonyms for

Heparin

Verb / ˈhepɜ:ɪn / Another word for heparin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heparin is a type of medication, specifically an anticoagulant, used to prevent blood clots from forming or getting larger.

Synonyms & similar words

lipohepin liquaemin Anticoagulant Antithrombotic Antithrombin Warfarin Coumadin Dalteparin Enoxaparin Fondaparinux Apixaban Rivaroxaban Dabigatran Edoxaban Bivalirudin Argatroban

Example sentences

  1. 1. The nurse administered heparin to the patient before the surgery.
  2. 2. The doctor explained that heparin helps prevent blood clots.
  3. 3. The pharmacist dispensed the heparin prescription.
  4. 4. Heparin is often used during dialysis to prevent clotting.
  5. 5. The patient's heparin dosage was adjusted based on their weight.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.' - Voltaire
  • 2. 'The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.' - Charles Dickens
  • 3. 'The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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