English Explanatory Dictionary

urokinase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protease, found in the urine, which converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis.

Word forms

urokinase urokinases

Etymology

From uro- + kinase.

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