"urokinase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: urokinases [plural]
Etymology: uro- + kinase Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|uro|kinase}} uro- + kinase Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} urokinase (countable and uncountable, plural urokinases)
  1. (biochemistry) A protease, found in the urine, which converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. Wikipedia link: urokinase Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Enzymes

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