Cothromboplastin (Noun)
Meaning
A coagulation factor formed in the kidney under the influence of vitamin K.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Vitamin K is necessary for the production of cothromboplastin in the kidneys which plays a crucial role in blood coagulation.
- A decrease in vitamin K can result in reduced cothromboplastin production leading to bleeding complications.
- Cothromboplastin, also known as Factor VIII, is a coagulation factor produced by the kidneys that requires vitamin K for its synthesis.
- The liver and kidneys are key sites for cothromboplastin formation which involves a complex process influenced by vitamin K.
- Cothromboplastin synthesis by the kidneys is impaired in patients with vitamin K deficiency resulting in prolonged blood clotting times.