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Streptokinase

//ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 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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