lepirudin

English

Etymology

From lep- (of unknown origin) +‎ -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/

Noun

lepirudin (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant.