antithrombin
/ (ˌæntɪˈθrɒmbɪn) /
noun
biochem
a substance that counteracts the action of thrombin, preventing the formation of blood clots
Words nearby antithrombin
antitheft,
antithenar,
antithermic,
antithesis,
antithetical,
antithrombin,
antithrombotic,
antitorque rotor,
antitoxic,
antitoxin,
antitoxin unit
Medical definitions for antithrombin
antithrombin
[ ăn′tē-thrŏm′bĭn, ăn′tī- ]
n.
An anticoagulant that inhibits or prevents the effects of thrombin.