(n)a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery, Syn.Lipo-Hepin, Liquaemin
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‖n.; pl.Linguæ [ L., the tongue. ] (Zool.) (a) A tongue. (b) A median process of the labium, at the under side of the mouth in insects, and serving as a tongue. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖v. imperative. [ L., imperative of quaerere to seek. ] Inquire; question; see; -- used to signify doubt or to suggest investigation. [ 1913 Webster ]