Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Heparinize

👉 Heparinized is a medical term used to describe a substance that has been modified or altered in some way to make it less likely to cause bleeding. It can be defined as "a substance that is made to have an increased ability to bind to platelets, which are the blood cells responsible for clotting." This modification may involve changes such as changing the surface area of the platelets or altering their structure to increase their affinity for the blood. Heparinized substances are often used in

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👉 The process of adding a heparan sulfate salt to a solution, which is a protein that has been modified to prevent blood clots. This modification helps to reduce the risk of blood clots and improve clotting time in patients who have undergone surgery or other procedures requiring blood transfusions. Heparinization can be done using various methods such as freeze-drying, vacuum distillation, or ultrasonic treatment.

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