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urokinase
(uro|kin¦ase)
Pronunciation:
/ˌjʊərə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪneɪz/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Biochemistry
an enzyme produced in the kidneys which promotes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and can be used to dissolve blood clots.
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