tranexamic acid

English

Etymology

From trans- +‎ (cycloh)ex(ane) +‎ am(ino) +‎ -ic acid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌtɹæn.ɛkˌsæm.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
  • Rhymes: -æsɪd

Noun

tranexamic acid (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.

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