des-gamma carboxyprothrombin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɛz ˈɡæmə kɑrˌbɑksiproʊˈθrɑmbɪn/
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Etymology
From des- + gamma + carboxyprothrombin
Meanings
- (uncountable) An abnormal form of prothrombin produced when vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation is impaired.