Thromboplastin (Noun)
Meaning
An enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The medical researchers isolated thromboplastin from blood samples to better understand its role in coagulation.
- Thromboplastin, along with calcium ions, played a crucial role in converting prothrombin to thrombin in the blood clotting cascade.
- Scientists were studying thromboplastin and its relationship with prothrombin and thrombin to develop more effective treatments for bleeding disorders.
- Blood clotting involves the complex interplay of several factors, including thromboplastin, prothrombin, and thrombin.
- Researchers analyzed the rate of thromboplastin production and release in blood platelets under different conditions.