hyperthrombinemia

hyperthrombinemia definition - medical

hy·per·throm·bi·ne·mi·a (hīˌpər-thrŏmˌbə-nēˈmē-ə)

noun
An abnormal increase of thrombin in the blood, frequently leading to intravascular coagulation.

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