Meaning Of The Word Hirudin

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What's The Definition Of Hirudin?

hirudin in American English
a substance found in the salivary glands of leeches that prevents the coagulation of blood
noun: a gray or white, water-soluble acidic polypeptide obtained from the buccal gland of leeches, used in medicine chiefly as an anticoagulant

hirudin in British English
noun: an anticoagulant extracted from the mouth glands of leeches

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