protamin
/ˈproʊtəmɪn/
noun
- A simple protein found in fish sperm, used in medicine to reverse the effects of the blood thinner heparin.
- The surgeon used protamin to stop the bleeding after the heart procedure.
- Some patients may have an allergic reaction to protamin, especially if they are allergic to fish.
- Protamin is derived from salmon sperm and is given intravenously.