thrombokinase
/ˌθrɑmboʊˈkaɪneɪz/
noun
- An enzyme in the body that helps convert prothrombin into thrombin, which is important for blood clotting.
- Thrombokinase plays a key role in the clotting process when you get a cut.
- Scientists studied how thrombokinase interacts with other clotting factors.
- A deficiency in thrombokinase can lead to bleeding disorders.