Meaning of streptokinase in English

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  1. Noun

    streptokinase

    Definitions

    1. an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin

    Examples

    • « used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism »

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