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coagulase
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co·ag·u·lase  (k-gy-ls, -lz)
n.
Any of various enzymes, such as rennin or thrombin, that induce coagulation, especially of the blood.
[coagul(ate) + -ase.]
coagulase [kəʊˈægjʊˌleɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any enzyme that causes coagulation of blood
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Noun1.coagulase - an enzyme that induces coagulation
enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
thrombin - an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot
chymosin, rennin - an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate
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