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A protein present in blood plasma
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fibrinogen
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Fibrinogen ( factor I ) is a glycoprotein in vertebrates that helps in the formation of blood clots. It consists of a linear array of three nodules held together by a very thin thread which is estimated to have a diameter between 8 and 15 Angstrom (Å). ...
Wiktionary
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n. A protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots.
WordNet
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n. a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots [syn: factor I ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Fibrinogen \Fi*brin"o*gen\, n. [Fibrin + -gen.] (Physiol. Chem.) An albuminous substance existing in the blood, and in other animal fluids, which either alone or with fibrinoplastin or paraglobulin forms fibrin, and thus causes coagulation.