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1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,biochemistry) an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot | |
Synonyms: | thrombokinase thromboplastin | |
Related terms: | enzyme coagulation_factor | |
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