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fibrin: see blood clotting blood clotting, process by which the blood coagulates to form solid masses, or clots. In minor injuries, small oval bodies called platelets, or thrombocytes, tend to collect and form plugs in blood vessel openings. ..... Click the link for more information. . fibrin a white insoluble elastic protein formed from fibrinogen when blood clots: forms a network that traps red cells and platelets fibrin [′fī·brən] (biochemistry) The fibrous, insoluble protein that forms the structure of a blood clot; formed by the action of thrombin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Fibrinous debris (not debrided) covered most of the wound, and granulation tissue was absent (figure, A). |6~ Wound exudate also contains proteolytic enzymes that clean the wound by breaking down and eliminating necrotic and fibrinous tissues -- the necessary first step in the healing process. The AngioJet Rheolytic(TM) Thrombectomy System is an advanced mechanically based catheter fibrinous blood clot removal system. |
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