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- A heteropolysaccharide that is similar in structure to heparin. It accumulates in individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis.
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Definition from: Unified Medical Language System
(MeSH)
at the National Library of Medicine
- similar to heparin but with some L-iduronic acid residues.
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Definition from: Unified Medical Language System
(CRISP Thesaurus)
at the National Library of Medicine
- Heparitin Sulfate. A glycosaminoglycan, structurally similar to heparin but with more N-acetyl groups and fewer O- and N-sulfate groups. Occurs in the liver, aorta, and lung. Accumulates in several mucopolysaccharidoses.
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Definition from: Unified Medical Language System
(NCI Thesaurus)
at the National Library of Medicine
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.