Alteplase
/ˈal.təp.leɪz/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. uncountable
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Probably from al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).