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1. (n.) plasminogen
a substance in the blood that forms plasmin when activated.
Etymology: (1940–45)
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1. (noun) plasminogen
an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents
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1. plasminogen
Precursor of plasmin (FIBRINOLYSIN). It is a single-chain beta-globulin of molecular weight 80-90,000 found mostly in association with fibrinogen in plasma; plasminogen activators change it to fibrinolysin. It is used in wound debriding and has been investigated as a thrombolytic agent.
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