lepirudin
English edit
Etymology edit
From lep- (of unknown origin) + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).
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Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/
Noun edit
lepirudin (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant.