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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

streptokinase

/strɛptəˈkeɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does streptokinase mean?

noun

A medication used to dissolve blood clots, derived from the bacterium Streptococcus equisimilis. It is used to treat conditions such as acute ischemic stroke and pulmonary embolism.

Example

"The doctor administered streptokinase to the patient to dissolve the blood clot in her brain."

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