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1. (n.) prothrombin
a plasma protein involved in blood coagulation that is converted to thrombin.
Etymology: (1895–1900)
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1. (noun) prothrombin, factor II
a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin
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1. prothrombin
A plasma protein that is the inactive precursor of thrombin. It is converted to thrombin by a prothrombin activator complex consisting of factor Xa, factor V, phospholipid, and calcium ions. Deficiency of prothrombin leads to hypoprothrombinemia.
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