About The Medical Condition Prothrombin
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Prothrombin
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Prothrombin?
A plasma protein that is the inactive precursor of thrombin. It is converted to thrombin by a prothrombin activator complex consisting of factor Xa, factor V, phospholipid, and calcium ions. Deficiency of prothrombin leads to hypoprothrombinemia.
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