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plasminogen
noun(plas-min-o-gen)
the precursor of plasmin that is found in blood plasma and serum
plasminogen
noun(plas-min-o-gen)
a clot-dissolving enzyme with an affinity for fibrin that is produced naturally in blood vessel linings and is used in a genetically engineered form to prevent damage to heart muscle following a heart attack and reduce neurological damage following ischemic stroke —abbreviation TPA

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