Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lepirudin

/ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
lep-irudin
IPA
/ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant.

Uncountable

Etymology

From lep- (of unknown origin) + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce lepirudin?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/.
What does lepirudin mean?
A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant.
Where does lepirudin come from?
From lep- (of unknown origin) + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).

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