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PROTHROMBIN TIMES

\pɹˈɒθɹəmbˌɪn tˈa͡ɪmz], \pɹˈɒθɹəmbˌɪn tˈa‍ɪmz], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_θ_ɹ_ə_m_b_ˌɪ_n t_ˈaɪ_m_z]\

Definitions of PROTHROMBIN TIMES

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Measurement of clotting time of plasma recalcified in the presence of excess tissue thromboplastin. Factors measured are fibrinogen, prothrombin, and factors V, VII, and X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with coumarins.

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