thrombin

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thrombin

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Etymology

From thromb- +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/

Noun

thrombin (countable and uncountable, plural thrombins)

2. (biochemistry) An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).

   Alternative form: Thr (symbol)

   Synonym: factor II

Derived terms

• meizothrombin
• prethrombin
• prothrombin
• thrombin clotting time
• thrombin time

See also

• lipoic acid
• thrombus