tranexamic acid

/ˌtɹæn.ɛkˌsæm.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

noun

A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.

Meanings

nountranexamic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.

Origin

Translations

Finnish traneksaamihappo
  • traneksaamihappodrug for bleeding

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