"thrombin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/ Forms: thrombins [plural]
Etymology: thromb- + -in Etymology templates: {{confix|en|thromb|in}} thromb- + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} thrombin (countable and uncountable, plural thrombins)
  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium). Wikipedia link: thrombin Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: factor II, Thr Related terms: lipoic acid, prothrombin, thrombus

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