urokinase

u·ro·ki·nase

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo r-uh-kahy-neys, -neyz]
- /ˌyʊər əˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo r-uh-kahy-neys, -neyz]
- /ˌyʊər əˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz/

Definitions of urokinase word

noun urokinase an enzyme, present in the blood and urine of mammals, that activates plasminogen and is used medicinally to dissolve blood clots. 1
noun urokinase a biochemical catalyst present in urine and the blood stream 0
noun urokinase an enzyme found as a trace in human urine, used for dissolving blood clots 0
noun urokinase (biochemistry) An enzyme, found in the urine, which converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. 0

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Origin of urokinase

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; uro-1 + kinase

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urokinase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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