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factor iii

 

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Noun factor iii has 1 sense
  1. thromboplastin, thrombokinase, factor III - an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
    --1 is a kind of coagulation factor, clotting factor

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Factor III

Factor III, also known as tissue factor or thromboplastin, is a protein essential for the initiation of blood coagulation. It is required for the activation of factor VII, which then leads to the activation of other clotting factors.

Usage:

As a noun:

"The deficiency of factor III can cause abnormal blood clotting."

"To assess the coagulation ability, the factor III levels are measured."

As a verb:

"Factor III is produced by endothelial cells and acts as a catalyst for blood clotting."

"When tissue damage occurs, factor III is released, initiating the clotting cascade."

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