prothrombin, factor II
(noun) a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
prothrombin (plural prothrombins)
(protein) A glycoprotein, produced in the liver, that is converted into thrombin during bleeding and subsequent clotting.
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Source: Wiktionary
20 November 2024
(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
