fibrinopeptide
/ˌfaɪbrɪnoʊˈpɛptaɪd/
noun
- A small protein fragment released when fibrinogen is converted to fibrin during blood clotting.
- Scientists measure fibrinopeptide levels to study how blood clots form.
- Each fibrinopeptide is cleaved off by an enzyme called thrombin.
- The presence of fibrinopeptides in the blood can indicate that clotting is happening.