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DEXTRAN 40000

\dˈɛkstɹən fˈɔːti θˈa͡ʊzənd], \dˈɛkstɹən fˈɔːti θˈa‍ʊzənd], \d_ˈɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ə_n f_ˈɔː_t_i θ_ˈaʊ_z_ə_n_d]\

Definitions of DEXTRAN 40000

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A group of glucose polymers made by certain bacteria. Dextrans are used therapeutically as plasma volume expanders and anticoagulants. They are also commonly used in biological experimentation and in industry for a wide variety of purposes.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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