plasminogen

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(plaz min′ə jən)

noun

a natural, inactive blood protein that is converted to plasmin by urokinase, streptokinase, etc.

Origin: < plasmin + -o- + -gen

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noun
The inactive precursor to plasmin that is found in body fluids and blood plasma.

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