THROMBOPLASTIN
\θɹˈɒmbəplˌastɪn], \θɹˈɒmbəplˌastɪn], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_m_b_ə_p_l_ˌa_s_t_ɪ_n]\
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an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
By Princeton University
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an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Constituent composed of protein and phospholipid that is widely distributed in many tissues. It serves as a cofactor with factor VIIa to activate factor X in the extrinsic pathway of blood coagulation.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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