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A trademark used for a preparation of tissue plasminogen activator.

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Activase - a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction

tissue plasminogen activator

clot buster, thrombolytic, thrombolytic agent - a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle

brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service

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