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plasmin

plasmin

8.6
A protein in the blood that breaks down blood clots
  • noun
  • /ˈplæz.mɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plasmina
  • The body produces plasmin to help dissolve blood clots.

Examples

  • The body's natural production of plasmin is crucial for dissolving blood clots after injuries.

  • Doctors may measure plasmin levels to assess blood clotting disorders.

  • Activation of plasmin can prevent dangerous blood clots from forming in the veins.

  • The body's natural production of plasmin helps to ensure wounds heal without excessive clotting.

  • Researchers are studying plasmin for its role in clot management.

  • Doctors may measure plasmin levels in the blood to diagnose clotting disorders.

  • Activation of plasmin in the bloodstream helps to break down fibrin and prevent excessive clotting.

Synonyms

fibrinolysin
vsplasmin
  • Specialized
9.9

A substance the body makes that dissolves blood clots

is the same enzyme often referred to by a different scientific name
fibrinolytic
vsplasmin
  • Specialized
8.3

A medicine that helps break up blood clots

is specifically an enzyme in blood that directly dissolves fibrin in clots

Antonyms

coagulation
  • Specialized
5 6.9

A change when a liquid becomes thick and forms clots, like blood or milk

Surface Forms

plasmin singular
plasmins plural

Morphology

plasmin = plasma (semi-transparent) = plasma + in

Built from 'plasma' + the protein-forming suffix '-in', which signals a plasma-derived protein but does not convey the specific enzymatic function to average learners.

Etymology

Plasmin comes from the root plasm-, the same root in plasma, which means 'to form', and the ending -in names a protein. That's why plasmin is easy to remember: it is a blood protein that acts on formed clots and helps dissolve them.