factor xii

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Noun factor xii has 1 sense

Hageman factor, factor XII - coagulation factor whose deficiency results in prolongation of clotting time of venous blood
--₁ is a kind of coagulation factor, clotting factor

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Term: Factor XII

Description:

Factor XII, also known as Hageman factor, is a protein involved in the coagulation process of blood. It is one of the many clotting factors present in the human body. Factor XII plays a vital role in initiating the clotting cascade and activating other clotting factors.

Senses:

Noun: A protein involved in blood coagulation.

Sample Sentences:

Deficiency in factor XII can lead to increased bleeding tendency.
Researchers are studying the role of factor XII in various clotting disorders.
Factor XII activates factor XI in the coagulation pathway.

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