thrombin Meaning & Definition
/ˈθɹɒmbɪn/
What Does Thrombin Mean?
Thrombin is used as a noun meaning An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).
Thrombin: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/ |
| Plural | thrombins |
Thrombin Definition (Noun)
- An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).
Synonyms of Thrombin
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Thrombin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
thrombin (countable and uncountable, plural thrombins)
Words That Rhyme With Thrombin
Origin of Thrombin
From thromb- + -in.