thrombin

English

Etymology

From thromb- +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/

Noun

thrombin (countable and uncountable, plural thrombins)

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

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