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thrombolytic

/ˌθrɒm.bəˈlɪt.ɪk/

Traduction: Type de médicament utilisé pour dissoudre les caillots sanguins qui obstruent la circulation, en particulier vers le muscle cardiaque.

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/ˌθrɒm.bəˈlɪt.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • frType de médicament utilisé pour dissoudre les caillots sanguins qui obstruent la circulation, en particulier vers le muscle cardiaque.

A type of pharmaceutical agent used to dissolve blood clots that obstruct blood flow, particularly to the heart muscle.

  1. Clot-dissolving drugC1formalmedical

    A pharmaceutical agent used to dissolve blood clots that block blood flow, especially to the heart muscle during a heart attack.

    frThrombolytique (médicament fibrinolytique)

    • The patient was immediately given a thrombolytic to restore blood flow.
    • Thrombolytics are most effective when administered within the first few hours of a heart attack.
    • Doctors carefully weigh the risks of bleeding before prescribing a thrombolytic.

    Synonymesclot buster

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