Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Noun)
Meaning
A thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor administered tissue plasminogen activator to the patient who had just suffered a stroke, in order to break down the blood clot that was blocking blood flow to the brain.
- Tissue plasminogen activator is a thrombolytic agent that works by activating the body's natural process for dissolving blood clots.
- The nurse carefully mixed the tissue plasminogen activator according to the instructions on the label, making sure not to contaminate the solution.
- Research has shown that administering tissue plasminogen activator within a few hours of a heart attack can significantly improve survival rates and reduce damage to the heart.
- The patient was given tissue plasminogen activator intravenously, and within a few hours, the blood clot that was blocking the coronary artery had been dissolved.