Definition

A substance in the blood that helps in the process of blood clotting by converting prothrombin to thrombin.

Example

Thrombokinase plays a crucial role in the coagulation process during an injury.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thrombokinase?

I think I read about it in a biology class once.

It's interesting how it plays a role in blood clotting.

Yeah, it really shows how complex our bodies can be!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thrombokinase → It is formed from "thrombo-" (from Greek "thrombos", meaning clot) and "kinase" (from Greek "kinasis", meaning movement or motion). The word refers to an enzyme that promotes the movement or formation of blood clots.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clot' ('thrombo-') and 'movement' ('kinase') to remember that thrombokinase is an enzyme that helps in the formation of blood clots.

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