plasmin
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plas·min
(plăz′mĭn)n.
A proteolytic enzyme that is formed from plasminogen in blood plasma and dissolves the fibrin in blood clots. Also called fibrinolysin.
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plasmin
(ˈplæzmɪn)n
(Biochemistry) a proteolytic enzyme that causes fibrinolysis in blood clots
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plas•min
(ˈplæz mɪn)n.
an enzyme in the blood that dissolves blood clots by breaking down fibrin. Also called fibrinolysin.
[1865–70]
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Noun | 1. | plasmin - an enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions plasminogen - an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents |
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