Prothrombin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prothrombin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A glycoprotein, produced in the liver, that is converted into thrombin during bleeding and subsequent clotting.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A glycoprotein, produced in the liver, that is converted into thrombin during bleeding and subsequent clotting.
Word Forms
- prothrombins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quick, preprothrombin, thromboplastin, prothrombinogen, prothrombinase, carboxyprothrombin.
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