1. treated with or containing heparin, an anticoagulant drug used to prevent blood clots
Usage: medical/clinical term; British English spelling (American English: heparinized)

Examples

• The blood sample was collected in a heparinised tube to prevent clotting.
• Heparinised saline is commonly used to flush intravenous lines.
• The patient received heparinised blood products during surgery.
• A heparinised catheter reduces the risk of thrombosis.
• The laboratory requires heparinised plasma for certain coagulation tests.