Definition: 'Diaspirin'
diaspirin
Type: TermPronunciation: dī-as-pĭ-rin′
Definitions:
1. A purified human hemoglobin derivative that binds oxygen; has the potential to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusion in patients undergoing surgery.
Synonyms:
diaspirin-crosslinked hemoglobin
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