# lepirudin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌlɛp.ɪˈɹu.dɪn/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lepirudin