fibrin
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1. a white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets (noun.substance)
hypernym | : | protein, |
definition | : | any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes (noun.substance) |
derivation | : | fibrinous, |
definition | : | characterized by the presence of fibrin (adj.pert) |
derivation | : | fibrinous, |
definition | : | characterized by the presence of fibrin (adj.pert) |
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