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fibrin

Definition of fibrin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen during the clotting of blood. It forms a fibrous mesh that impedes the flow of blood.

Derivatives

fibrinoid

adjective

fibrinous

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from fibre + -in1

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Definition of fibrin in the US English dictionary
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