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thromboplastin

Pronunciation: [θrɒm.boʊˈplæs.tɪn]

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Learn how to use thromboplastin in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a substance in our blood that helps it to clot. When you get a cut, thromboplastin helps form a scab to stop the bleeding.

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When someone gets a cut, thromboplastin plays a key role in the healing process.

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Without thromboplastin, it would be very difficult for our bodies to stop bleeding after an injury.

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What does thromboplastin do when you get a wound?

Context: “medicine”

(noun) a type of treatment that uses thromboplastin to help with blood conditions. Doctors use it to understand how well someone's blood can clot.

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The doctor explained that they will use thromboplastin during the test to check my blood's clotting ability.

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The treatment will not work if thromboplastin is missing from the process.

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How is thromboplastin used in tests for blood health?

How to pronounce thromboplastin

Pronunciation: [θrɒm.boʊˈplæs.tɪn]

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