Word: dalteparin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dal
te
par
in
Definition: A low-molecular-weight heparin, used for prophylaxis or treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Morphemes:
Affix: dalt-
Language: en
Meaning: of unknown origin
Affix: heparin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A compound occurring in the liver and other tissues which inhibits blood coagulation. A sulfur-containing polysaccharide, it is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hepar
Language: la
Decoded: hepar
Meaning: liver
Affix: -in
Language: en
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a pharmaceutical product; any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed