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prothrombin
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pro·throm·bin  (pr-thrmbn)
n.
A plasma protein that is converted into thrombin during blood clotting.
prothrombin [prəʊˈθrɒmbɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem a zymogen found in blood that gives rise to thrombin on activation See also phylloquinone
prothrombin  (pr-thrmbn)
A glycoprotein that is converted to thrombin during blood clotting. Prothrombin is formed by and stored in the liver.
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Noun1.prothrombin - a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin
factor II
clotting factor, coagulation factor - any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation
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