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An enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
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thromboplastin
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Thromboplastin is a plasma protein aiding blood coagulation through catalyzing the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. It is a complex enzyme that is found in brain, lung, and other tissues and especially in blood platelets and that functions in the ...
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n. (context enzyme English) A protease that converts prothrombin to thrombin during the clotting of blood
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n. an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot [syn: thrombokinase , factor III ]
Usage examples of thromboplastin.
Even assays for adrenal hormones and things like partial thromboplastin times.
In particular, we will be looking for damage to blood vessels, since this releases tissue thromboplastin, and stimulates clotting at the site of the damage.