Meaning Of The Word Thromboplastin

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What's The Definition Of Thromboplastin?

thromboplastin in American English
a substance released from blood platelets and injured body tissues that assists in the clotting of the blood by initiating the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
noun: a lipoprotein in the blood that converts prothrombin to thrombin

thromboplastin in British English
noun: any of a group of substances that are liberated from damaged blood platelets and other tissues and convert prothrombin to thrombin

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