tissue plasminogen activator
noun
Simple meaning
A thrombolytic agent that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɪsjuplæzˈmɪnədʒɪˈnæktəveɪtɚ
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Definition
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noun
A thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction
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This meaning: A thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction
Used this way, tissue plasminogen activator 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
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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