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plasmin
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots [syn: fibrinolysin ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Plasmin \Plas"min\, n. (Physiol. Chem.) A proteid body, separated by some physiologists from blood plasma. It is probably identical with fibrinogen.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Plasmin is an important enzyme present in blood that degrades many blood plasma proteins, including fibrin clots . The degradation of fibrin is termed fibrinolysis . In humans, the plasmin protein is encoded by the PLG gene .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context enzyme English) A proteolytic enzyme that dissolves the fibrin in blood clots.