What does "streptokinase" mean?

An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.

How do you pronounce "streptokinase"?

Pronounced //ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz//.

Streptokinase

//ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz// noun

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Noun

1
An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.
2
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 wordnet

Etymology

From strepto(coccus) + kinase.

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blood clot

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