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plasmin

Pronunciation: /ˈplazmɪn/

Definition of plasmin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • an enzyme, formed in the blood in some circumstances, which destroys blood clots by attacking fibrin.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French plasmine, from late Latin plasma 'mould, image'

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