Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A plasma protein that is converted into thrombin during blood clotting.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The proenzym or inactive form of thrombin (the fibrin ferment, in the sense of A. Schmidt).
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- noun biochemistry A
glycoprotein , produced in theliver , that is converted intothrombin duringbleeding and subsequentclotting .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin
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Examples
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Vitamin K – It is essential for the production of prothrombin, which is responsible for the clotting of blood.
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A test called prothrombin time PT may be used to determine whether or not your liver is producing these blood-clotting factors adequately.
DR. SANJIV CHOPRA’S LIVER BOOK Sanjiv Chopra 2001
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Clotting studies, such as prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT): These tests measure the time it takes for blood to clot.
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VIBATIV does not interfere with coagulation, but does interfere with certain tests used to monitor coagulation such as prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time, activated clotting time, and coagulation based factor Xa tests.
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VIBATIV does not interfere with coagulation, but does interfere with certain tests used to monitor coagulation such as prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time, activated clotting time, and coagulation based factor Xa tests.
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VIBATIV does not interfere with coagulation, but does interfere with certain tests used to monitor coagulation such as prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time, activated clotting time, and coagulation based factor Xa tests.
unknown title 2009
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VIBATIV does not interfere with coagulation, but does interfere with certain tests used to monitor coagulation such as prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time, activated clotting time, and coagulation based factor Xa tests.
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VIBATIV does not interfere with coagulation, but does interfere with certain tests used to monitor coagulation such as prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time, activated clotting time, and coagulation based factor Xa tests.
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Elevated levels of direct or conjugated bilirubin often indicate an obstruction of bile flow or a defect in the processing of bile by the liver. albumin, total protein, and globulin - Below-normal levels of proteins made by the liver are associated with many chronic liver disorders. clotting studies, such as prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) - Tests that measure the time it takes for blood to clot may be used to diagnose biliary atresia.
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So even when there is some prothrombin, it cannot be used for coagulation.
Modern Science in the Bible Ben Hobrink 2011
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