proconvertin
/proʊkənˈvɜrtɪn/
noun
- A protein in the blood (clotting factor VII) that helps blood to clot and stop bleeding.
- A deficiency of proconvertin can lead to excessive bleeding after an injury.
- Doctors measured the patient's proconvertin levels to check for clotting disorders.
- Proconvertin is activated during the early stages of blood coagulation.