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prothrombin

[ proh-throm-bin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. a plasma protein involved in blood coagulation that on activation by factors in the plasma is converted to thrombin.

prothrombin

/ prəʊˈθrɒmbɪn /

noun

  1. biochem a zymogen found in blood that gives rise to thrombin on activation See also phylloquinone
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prothrombin

/ prō-thrŏm′bĭn /

  1. A glycoprotein that is converted to thrombin during blood clotting. Prothrombin is formed by and stored in the liver.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prothrombin1

First recorded in 1895–1900; pro- 1 + thrombin

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