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thromboplastin

 

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Noun thromboplastin has 1 sense
  1. thromboplastin, thrombokinase, factor III - an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
    --1 is a kind of coagulation factor, clotting factor

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Thromboplastin

Noun: Thromboplastin is an enzyme complex that helps in the formation of blood clots. Also known as tissue factor, it is released by damaged tissues and initiates the coagulation process in the blood.

Sample Sentence: The presence of thromboplastin in the bloodstream is a crucial factor in the clotting mechanism, ensuring wound healing and preventing excessive bleeding.


Adjective: Thromboplastin, referring to something related to or associated with the enzyme complex involved in blood clotting.

Sample Sentence: The thromboplastin response in the injured area was vital for the quick formation of a clot, preventing further damage.


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