das Heparin
Translation
heparin
Examples
Der Arzt verabreicht dem Patienten Heparin.
The doctor administers heparin to the patient.
Heparin wird zur Blutverdünnung eingesetzt.
Heparin is used for blood thinning.
Grammar Patterns
to administer ((sth.)) to ((sb.)) The doctor administers heparin to the patient.
Similar Words
Antikoagulans (anticoagulant), Blutverdünner (blood thinner)
Etymology
From Greek 'hêpar' (liver), as it was first isolated from dog liver cells.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Hepa-' relates to the liver. Heparin is a substance originally from the liver.