Liquaemin (Noun)
Meaning
A polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Liquaemin was administered to the patient to prevent blood clotting during the surgery.
- The doctor prescribed Liquaemin to treat the patient's deep vein thrombosis.
- Liquaemin's role in coagulation was studied in a recent medical research paper.
- The nurse was instructed to give Liquaemin to the patient through injection before the operation.
- The use of Liquaemin has become more prevalent in surgical procedures requiring anticoagulation.