hypothrombinemia
/ˌhaɪpoʊˌθrɒmbɪˈniːmiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the blood has an abnormally low level of thrombin, a protein that helps blood clot, leading to an increased risk of bleeding.
- The patient was diagnosed with hypothrombinemia after experiencing unusual bruising.
- Treatment for hypothrombinemia often involves vitamin K supplements or plasma transfusions.
- Doctors monitor liver function because hypothrombinemia can result from liver disease.