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HIRUDIN

\hˈɜːɹuːdˌɪn], \hˈɜːɹuːdˌɪn], \h_ˈɜː_ɹ_uː_d_ˌɪ_n]\

Definitions of HIRUDIN

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1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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The active principle in the buccal gland secretion (saliva) of LEECHES. It acts as an antithrombin and as an antithrombotic agent.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A substance obtained in solution from the head of leeches which renders drawn blood noncoagulable; an anticoagulin.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

[Latin] A substance, obtained in solution from buccal glands of leech, which prevents clotting of blood by inhibiting action of thrombin on fibrinogen.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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