coagulase en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of coagulation + -ase.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any enzyme that induces coagulation.
- (countable, uncountable) Specifically, the enzyme produced by various Staphylococcus species that converts fibrinogen to fibrin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coagulases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |