"alteplase" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈal.təp.leɪz/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/ [General-American]
Etymology: Probably from al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|alpha|-teplase|alt1=al(pha)|t2=tissue-type plasminogen activator}} al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alteplase (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Translations (plasminogen activator): alteplaasi (Finnish), alteplase [feminine] (Portuguese)
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