streptokinase
streptokinase · streptokinases
An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood…An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.
UK/ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz/US/ˌstɹɛp.toʊˈkaɪ.neɪs/
Meaning
1 sensesAn enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.
an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
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