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polypoid (medicine)


polypoid


1. <zoology> Like a polyp; having the Nature of a polyp, but lacking the tentacles or Other parts.

2. <medicine> Resembling a polypus in appearance; having a character like that of a polypus.

Origin: Polyp.

Source: Websters Dictionary


heparinic acid (medicine)


heparinic acid -->
heparin
<drug> Sulphated mucopolysaccharide, found in granules of mast cells, that inhibits the action of thrombin on fibrinogen by potentiating antithrombins, thereby interfering with the blood clotting cascade. Platelet factor IV will neutralise heparin.