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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thrombin

/θɹɒmbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does thrombin mean?

noun

A serine endopeptidase that is involved in the clotting of blood, formed from prothrombin by the action of thrombokinase. It catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.

Example

"Thrombin is a crucial enzyme in the coagulation cascade, responsible for converting fibrinogen into fibrin, which forms the blood clot."

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