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thromboplastin: 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. . thromboplastin [‚thräm·bō′plas·tən] (biochemistry) Any of a group of lipid and protein complexes in blood that accelerate the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. Also known as factor III; plasma thromboplastin component (PTC). 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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7 seconds, activated partial thromboplastin time 26. Coagulometers are used in clinical laboratories for the common screening tests including prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin clotting time, and Clauss fibrinogen assay. Lab data revealed activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) prolonged at 103 which did not correct on mixing studies. |
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