Term: heparin: a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
Candidate hypernym: organic compound: any compound of carbon and another element or a radical → 1
Candidate hypernym: wood mouse: any of various New World woodland mice → 0
Candidate hypernym: typhaceae: perennial marsh plants with creeping rootstocks and long linear leaves → 0
Candidate hypernym: torrent: a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) → 0
Candidate hypernym: word picture: a graphic or vivid verbal description → 0
Candidate hypernym: wild buckwheat: low-growing shrub with spreading branches and flowers in loose heads; desert regions of western United States (California to Utah) → 0
Candidate hypernym: cd-rom: a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user → 0
Candidate hypernym: chandler: a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints → 0
Candidate hypernym: head: (usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head → 0
Candidate hypernym: goldenseal: perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves → 0
Candidate hypernym: buddy: a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities → 0