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Meaning of streptokinase | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈkʌɪ.neɪz

Definitions

An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.

Equivalents

Suomi streptokinaasi
Italiano streptochinasi

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

streptolydigin streptolysin streptolysis streptomonomicin streptomyces streptomycete

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