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alteplase en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/ (General-American)
  • /ˈal.təp.leɪz/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Probably from al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Translations (2)

fi alteplaasi (plasminogen activator) · pt alteplase (plasminogen activator)