plasminogen

/plæzˈmɪnədʒən/
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Definitions of plasminogen
  1. noun
    an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents
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    type of:
    fibrinolysin, plasmin
    an enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots
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