Alteplase
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈal.təp.leɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alteplase is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thrombolysin, plasmin, streptokinase, uroplasminogen, staphylokinase, saruplase.
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