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thrombin

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɒmbɪn/
Definition of thrombin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • an enzyme in blood plasma which causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek thrombos 'blood clot' + -in1

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