thrombin

English

Etymology

thromb- +‎ -in

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/

Noun

thrombin (countable and uncountable, plural thrombins)

(biochemistry) An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).

Synonyms

factor II
Thr

See also

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