proaccelerin

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Noun proaccelerin has 1 sense

proaccelerin, prothrombin accelerator, accelerator factor, factor V - a coagulation factor
--₁ is a kind of coagulation factor, clotting factor

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Proaccelerin

Description:

Proaccelerin, also known as factor VIII, is a protein that plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process. It is a clotting factor required for the formation of the fibrin clot, which helps in stopping bleeding.

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Noun

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Sense:

In medicine, proaccelerin refers to a protein involved in blood clotting.

Sample Sentence:

Patients with hemophilia A lack sufficient proaccelerin in their blood, resulting in prolonged bleeding after an injury.