Fibrinolytic

usgb/ˌfaɪ.brɪ.nəˈlɪt.ɪk/
adjective

Relating to the dissolution of fibrin in blood clots.

The patient was given a fibrinolytic agent to dissolve the blood clot.
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Often appears as...

  • fibrinolytic system
  • fibrinolytic therapy

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fibrinolytic therapy, fibrinolytic drugs, fibrinolytic activity

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Medical

In medical terminology, 'fibrinolytic' is essential for understanding how certain treatments work.

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Doctors often refer to fibrinolytic therapies during discussions about heart attacks.
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Context

It is important to understand the context in which 'fibrinolytic' is used, particularly in emergency medicine.

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Fibrinolytic treatments are crucial during cardiac emergencies.
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