prothrombinase
/proʊˈθrɑmbɪˌneɪz/
noun
- An enzyme complex in the blood that helps convert prothrombin into thrombin, which is necessary for blood clotting.
- When you get a cut, prothrombinase is activated to help stop the bleeding.
- A deficiency in prothrombinase can lead to excessive bleeding after an injury.
- Doctors study prothrombinase to understand why some people have trouble forming blood clots.