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An Anticoagulant Crossword Clue
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HEPARIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEPARIN
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "HEPARIN" which means:
- noun
- • 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The doctor prescribed a high dose of heparin to the patient."
- • "During surgery, heparin is often administered to prevent clotting."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times25 Jun 1988 | Across 24 | |
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