enoxaparin

English

Etymology

From enoxa- (of unknown origin) +‎ -parin (“heparin derivative”).

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ɪˌnɑk.səˈpɛɹ.ɪn/
• Rhymes: -ɛɹɪn

Noun

enoxaparin (countable and uncountable, plural enoxaparins)

1. (pharmacology) A fragment of heparin of low molecular weight (trademark Lovenox) that is administered by subcutaneous injection in the form of its sodium salt especially to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following surgery.

References

• “enoxaparin”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.