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    GlossaryHeparin

    medication that prevents blood clots by inhibiting clotting proteins

    Heparin is a medication and naturally occurring substance in the body that prevents blood clots by inhibiting certain proteins involved in the clotting process. It is commonly used in medical settings to treat and prevent conditions like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and during surgeries to maintain blood flow.

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