thrombin

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/ˈθɹɒmbɪn/ English

Definitions

noun

An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).

Related words

Synonyms

factor II factor iia thrombase fibrinogenase serine protease coagulin gamma-thrombin thrombokinase thromboplastin prothrombinase prothrombin thrombolysin thrombosthenin fibrinase plasmin fibrinogen fibrin

Associated

heparin anticoagulant coagulation hemostasis platelet trypsin platelets clot protease cleaving pharmacokinetics

Rhymes

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