FRAGMIN
\fɹˈaɡmɪn], \fɹˈaɡmɪn], \f_ɹ_ˈa_ɡ_m_ɪ_n]\
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A low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, prepared by nitrous acid depolymerization of porcine mucosal heparin. The mean molecular weight is 4000-6000 daltons. It is used therapeutically as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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Harmar, Josiah
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