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antithrombin

Pronunciation: an′tē-throm′bin
Any substance that inhibits or prevents the effects of thrombin in such a manner that blood does not coagulate. A deficiency of antithrombin results in impaired inhibition of coagulation factors IIa, IXa, and Xa in plasma, causing recurrent thrombosis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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