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Plasmin

Definition:

Plasmin is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down blood clots by hydrolyzing fibrin.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Biochemistry:

Plasmin refers to an enzyme that occurs naturally in blood plasma, responsible for dissolving fibrin blood clots.

Example sentence: The activation of plasmin is crucial for the prevention of unnecessary clot formation.

2. Pharmacology:

In pharmacology, it is a medication employed to treat specific disorders associated with excessive clot formation.

Example sentence: Doctors prescribed plasmin to the patient suffering from pulmonary embolism.

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