D-dimer en · NOUN
Etymology
So named because it contains two D fragments of the fibrin protein joined by a cross-link.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A small protein fragment present in the blood after a blood clot is degraded by fibrinolysis, used in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-dimers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| D dimer | alternative | lexicographic |