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an·crod (nkrd)
n.
A proteinase obtained from the venom of the pit viper, which contains a fibrinogen-splitting enzyme and is used in the treatment of chronic peripheral vascular disease.

ancrod
[ang′krod]
the venom of the Malayan pit viper, used to remove fibrinogen from the circulation, to prevent blood clotting. Also called Malayan pit viper venom.

ancrod [ang´krod]
a proteinase obtained from the venom of the Malayan pit viper Agkistrodon rhodostoma, acting specifically on fibrinogen; used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of retinal vein occlusion and deep vein thrombosis and to prevent postoperative rethrombosis.


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