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From lep- (of unknown origin) + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
lepirudin
Today it means: A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant. Full definition →
Today it means: A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant. Full definition →
From lep- (of unknown origin) + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.