English Explanatory Dictionary

enoxaparin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌnɑk.səˈpɛɹ.ɪn/

Word forms

enoxaparin enoxaparins

Etymology

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

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