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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

urokinase

/ˌjuːroʊˈkaɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does urokinase mean?

noun

A serine protease that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, and is involved in the breakdown of blood clots.

Example

"The doctor administered urokinase to dissolve the blood clot in the patient's artery."

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