Associations to the word «Streptokinase»

Wiktionary

STREPTOKINASE, noun. (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and are used to dissolve blood clots

Dictionary definition

STREPTOKINASE, noun. An enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras