Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Heparinization

👉 Heparinization is a process in which a substance is converted into a form that can be used as an anticoagulant. The conversion occurs by reacting the substance with calcium chloride, a salt of calcium ions and chloride ions. This reaction results in the formation of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), which dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance called heparin. Heparinization is used as an alternative to blood products such as blood plasma or red

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