thrombin

English

Etymology

From thromb- +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθɹɒmbɪn/

Noun

thrombin (countable and uncountable, plural thrombins)

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

Synonyms

• factor II
• Thr

Derived terms

• thrombin clotting time
• thrombin time

 

See also

• lipoic acid
• prothrombin
• thrombus