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thrombin Definition

throm·bin (t̸hrämbin)

noun

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

Etymology: thromb(us) + -in

thrombin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The anti-coagulant heparin activates the inhibitor antithrombin III, which deactivates several of the plasma clotting factors, including thrombin.

Modifies a noun

  • inhibitor: An example of the use of simple molecules for directed screening for thrombin inhibitors will be presented.
  • generation: Changes in the pattern of distribution of von Willebrand factor in rat aortic endothelial cells following thrombin generation in vivo.
  • receptor: This is the first report demonstrating a signaling role for a dual thrombin receptor system in human tumor cells.
  • time: Subsequent dosage should be adjusted according to the thrombin time which should be prolonged by 2-4 times compared to normal.
  • activation: Thrombin activation of the platelets was successful only when the concentration of the platelets was high enough.
  • competition: It is demonstrated for the results of the 2001 KDD Cup thrombin competition.