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Thrombin

Definition:

Thrombin is a protein enzyme in the blood that is involved in the clotting process, specifically in the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin strands to form blood clots.

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Sense 1:

Noun: A coagulation enzyme derived from prothrombin, responsible for the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin during blood clotting.

Example:

The surgeon applied thrombin to the wound to stop the bleeding.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A pharmaceutical preparation of pure thrombin used for medical purposes, such as promoting blood clotting or as a topical hemostatic agent.

Example:

The doctor applied a thrombin gel to the surgical site to control bleeding.

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Sense 3:

Verb: To apply or use thrombin to promote blood clotting or control bleeding.

Example:

The nurse will thrombinize the wound to prevent excessive bleeding.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Pertaining to or related to thrombin.

Example:

The patient received a thrombin-based treatment for their clotting disorder.

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