First Known Use: 1975
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thromboxane
noun throm·box·ane \thräm-ˈbäk-ˌsān\
Definition of THROMBOXANE
: any of several substances that are produced especially by platelets, are formed from endoperoxides, cause constriction of vascular and bronchial smooth muscle, and promote blood clotting
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Origin of THROMBOXANE
thromb- + ox- + -ane
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thromboxane
noun throm·box·ane \thräm-ˈbäk-ˌsān\
Medical Definition of THROMBOXANE
: any of several substances that are produced especially by platelets, are formed from endoperoxides, cause constriction of vascular and bronchial smooth muscle, and promote blood clotting
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