streptokinase en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌstɹɛp.toʊˈkaɪ.neɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English strepto(coccus) Proto-Indo-European *keyh₂-der. Ancient Greek κινέω (kinéō) Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. Proto-Indo-European *dwísder. Ancient Greek διά (diá) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ- (dĭă-) Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- Proto-Indo-European *stísteh₂ti Proto-Hellenic *hístāmi Ancient Greek ῐ̔́στημῐ (hĭ́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English kinase English streptokinase From strepto(coccus) + kinase.
Meanings
- An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| streptokinases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
pl streptokinaza (Translations) · it streptochinasi (Translations)