thrombin
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Meaning
- noun An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).
Similar words
factor iia thrombase fibrinogenase serine protease coagulin gamma-thrombin thrombokinase thromboplastin prothrombinase prothrombin
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Word family
thrombins
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