thrombin
noun
throm·bin
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Definition of thrombin
: a proteolytic enzyme that is formed from prothrombin and facilitates the clotting of blood by catalyzing conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
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The study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology uses nanotechnology to deliver thrombin, an enzyme that helps blood to clot. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "Study used DNA nanorobots to kill cancerous tumors," 13 Feb. 2018 The thrombin was placed using DNA origami, a process where DNA is folded into specific shapes. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "Study used DNA nanorobots to kill cancerous tumors," 13 Feb. 2018 In this complex process known as a coagulation cascade, an enzyme in your blood called thrombin allows a protein called fibrinogen to form a net-like structure that hardens and contracts. — Korin Miller, SELF, "How to Stop a Cut From Bleeding So You Can Get Back to Your Life," 15 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'thrombin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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thrombin
noun
throm·bin
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Medical Definition of thrombin
: a proteolytic enzyme formed from prothrombin that facilitates the clotting of blood by catalyzing conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and that is used in the form of a powder as a topical hemostatic
— called also thrombase