thromboplastin
thromboplastin · thromboplastins
A protease that converts prothrombin to thrombin during the clotting of bloodA protease that converts prothrombin to thrombin during the clotting of blood.
Meaning
1 sensesA protease that converts prothrombin to thrombin during the clotting of blood.
an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From thrombo- + plastin.From thrombo- + plastin.
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Forms
plural: thromboplastins| Singular | thromboplastin |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot:thrombokinasefactor III