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prothrombin

/prəʊˈθrɒm.bɪn/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/prəʊˈθrɒm.bɪn/

uncountable

A protein present in blood plasma that serves as the inactive precursor to thrombin, playing a key role in the blood clotting process.

  • 🇷🇺Белок, присутствующий в плазме крови, который служит неактивным предшественником тромбина и играет ключевую роль в процессе свертывания крови.
  1. Blood clotting factor C2 formal medical

    A protein present in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin, essential for blood coagulation.

    • Prothrombin is converted into thrombin during the clotting process.
    • Doctors measure prothrombin levels to assess bleeding risk.
    • A deficiency in prothrombin can lead to excessive bleeding.

    🇷🇺Фактор свертывания крови

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