streptokinase
English edit
Etymology edit
From strepto(coccus) + kinase.
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌstɹɛp.toʊˈkaɪ.neɪs/
Noun edit
streptokinase (plural streptokinases)
- (biochemistry, pharmacology) 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.
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References edit
- “streptokinase”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
- “streptokinase”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.