Calcium Ion (Noun)
Meaning
Ion of calcium; a factor in the clotting of blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The calcium ion is an essential factor in the coagulation cascade that leads to blood clot formation.
- When a blood vessel is injured, the exposure of collagen triggers the activation of platelets and the binding of calcium ions.
- The role of the calcium ion in the regulation of coagulation and clotting of blood has been well established in scientific literature.
- Researchers studied the interaction between the calcium ion and coagulation factors to better understand the process of hemostasis.
- A calcium ion deficiency, or hypocalcemia, can affect the normal coagulation of blood, increasing the risk of bleeding.