tranexamic acid

noun

tranexamic acid

noun

/ˌtɹæn.ɛkˌsæm.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Etymology From trans- + (cycloh)ex(ane) + am(ino) + -ic acid.

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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.

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