Thrombin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thrombin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).
Meaning
(biochemistry) An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).
Word Forms
- thrombins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coagulin, thrombokinase, thromboplastin, prothrombinase, prothrombin, thrombolysin.
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