heparinize

/hɛpəraɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat with heparin, especially to prevent blood clotting

“The surgeon heparinized the patient before the operation to prevent excessive bleeding.”

2. noun

the process of treating with heparin

“The patient underwent heparinization to prevent thrombosis.”

Synonyms

  • anti-coagulate
  • anticoagulate

Antonyms

  • coagulate