fibrin
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfaɪbɹən
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Definition
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noun
A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.
An albuminous body, resembling animal fibrin in composition, found in cereal grains and similar seeds; vegetable fibrin.
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
An elastic, insoluble, whitish protein produced by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen and forming an interlacing fibrous network in the coagulation of blood.
verb
To apply fibrin sealant to a surgical site to either stop bleeding or for surgical flap closure.
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This meaning: A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.
Used this way, fibrin is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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