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aprotinin

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a·pro·ti·nin   (ā-prōt'n-ĭn, ā-prōt'-)   
n.  A natural polypeptide and protease inhibitor that affects blood clotting and is used during high-risk surgery, such as cardiopulmonary bypass, to reduce bleeding.

[a-1 + prot(e)in(ase) + -in.]
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Main Entry: apro·ti·nin
Pronunciation: A-'prOt-&-nin
Function: noun
: a polypeptide used for its protease-inhibiting properties especiallyin the treatment of pancreatitis —see TRASYLOL
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