Plasmogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plasmogen is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The important living portion of protoplasm, considered a chemical substance of the highest elaboration.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The important living portion of protoplasm, considered a chemical substance of the highest elaboration.
More Meanings
- Misspelling of plasminogen.
Example Sentences
Germ plasm and idioplasm are forms of plasmogen.
To construct plasmogen itself is a task for the chemists of the distant future.
After binding to fibrin of blood clot, the plasmogen activator causes plasmin to accumulate in the vicinity of the clot.
In all cases of constitutional disease, plasmogen is used to bring about a proper regeneration and preservation of the blood-cells.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plasome, chromoplasm, plasmalemma, chromatoplasm, plasmolyser, metaplasm.
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