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Definition of "aprotinin" []

  • A natural polypeptide and protease inhibitor that affects blood clotting and is used during high-risk surgery, such as cardiopulmonary bypass, to reduce bleeding. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "aprotinin" in a sentence
  • "From Ottawa - With a study showing that Trasylol, also known as aprotinin, raises the risk of death following heart surgery by 50%, Bayer has suspended further manufacturing and marketing of the compound."
  • "Trasylol, also known as aprotinin, raises the risk of death following heart surgery by 50%,"
  • "Contrary to recent studies, proper use of a drug called aprotinin to reduce bleeding during heart su ..."