STREPTOKINASE

streptokinase

(noun) an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

streptokinase (plural streptokinases)

(enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and are used to dissolve blood clots

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

13 February 2025

BREAK

(verb) cause the failure or ruin of; “His peccadilloes finally broke his marriage”; “This play will either make or break the playwright”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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