Heparin, low-weight


Lovenox, Fragmin) that has a lower molecular weight than normal heparin. Fewer blood tests are needed, and it may be . superior to regular (unfractionated) heparin in cases of unstable angina and other cardiac diseases.

See also heparin.

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    Prefix or combining form used before a vowel to refer to the liver. From the Greek hepar, liver.

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    Having to do with the liver.

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