tranexamic acid
A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin…A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.
/ˌtɹæn.ɛkˌsæm.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.
Origin
From trans- + (cycloh)ex(ane) + am(ino) + -ic acid.From trans- + (cycloh)ex(ane) + am(ino) + -ic acid.
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