streptokinase
noun /,strɛptoʊ'kaɪneɪs/
- Definition
- an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'streptokinase'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Length
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