fibrinolysin

noun fi·bri·no·ly·sin \ˌfī-brə-nə-ˈlī-s^ən\

Definition of FIBRINOLYSIN

: any of several proteolytic enzymes that promote the dissolution of blood clots; especially : plasmin

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1915

Medical Dictionary

noun fi·bri·no·ly·sin \ˌfī-brən-^əl-ˈīs-^ən\

: any of several proteolytic enzymes that promote the dissolution of blood clots; especially : plasmin

Next Word in the Dictionary: fibrinolysisPrevious Word in the Dictionary: fibrinoidAll Words Near: fibrinolysin

What made you want to look up fibrinolysin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears