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Etymology of the English word heparin

the English word heparin
derived from the Greek word hepar, ἥπαρ, ἧπαρ (liver)
using the Greek suffix -in
using the Italian suffix -in

Date

The earliest known usage of heparin in English dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in other languages

Italian eparina

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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