Associations to the word «Fibrin»

Wiktionary

FIBRIN, noun. A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.
FIBRIN, noun. An elastic, insoluble, whitish protein produced by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen and forming an interlacing fibrous network in the coagulation of blood.
FIBRIN, noun. An albuminous body, resembling animal fibrin in composition, found in cereal grains and similar seeds; vegetable fibrin.
FIBRIN, verb. Apply fibrin sealant to a surgical site to either stop bleeding or for surgical flap closure

Dictionary definition

FIBRIN, noun. A white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne