Associations to the word «Streptokinase»

STREPTOKINASE, noun. (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and are used to dissolve blood clots

STREPTOKINASE, noun. An enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism.