thrombolytic agent

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

clot buster, thrombolytic

pharmaceutic, pharmaceutical - drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment

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

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