👉 In the context of medicine, a "hirudin" refers to a type of blood cell that is a variant of platelets. They are characterized by their high concentration of hemoglobin, which helps them carry oxygen in the bloodstream. Hirudines are found in the bone marrow and can be produced through various processes such as hematopoietic stem cells or from the destruction of other types of blood cells. Hirudin is also known to play a role in the immune system by
