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prothrombin

WordNet
  1. (n) prothrombin
    a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  1. (n) prothrombin
    The proenzym or inactive form of thrombin (the fibrin ferment, in the sense of A. Schmidt).
Usage in the news

Genetic changes (also called mutations) in clotting factors, like factor V and factor II (prothrombin), are the most common, inherited, predisposing factors for blood clots. cleveland.com

Genetic changes (also called mutations) in clotting factors, like factor V and factor II (prothrombin), are the most common, inherited, predisposing factors for blood clots . cleveland.com

It was the study that proponents of home testing of prothrombin time/INR in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy had long awaited. cap.org

It was the study that proponents of home testing of prothrombin time/ INR in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy had long awaited. cap.org

Usage in scientific papers

The aim is to ensure that the patient’s prothrombin time (INR) is within a target range (which may depend on the diagnosis).
Identifying the consequences of dynamic treatment strategies: A decision-theoretic overview