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plasmin

American  
[plaz-min] / ˈplæz mɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. fibrinolysin.

plasmin British  
/ ˈplæzmɪn /

noun

  1. a proteolytic enzyme that causes fibrinolysis in blood clots

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Etymology

Origin of plasmin

First recorded in 1865–70; plasm- + -in 2

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The drug is believed to block plasmin, an enzyme that dissolves blood clots.

From New York Times

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