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thrombin

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(t̸hräm′bin)

noun

the enzyme of the blood, formed from prothrombin, that causes clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin

Origin: thromb(us) + -in

See thrombin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A protease in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.

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