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alteplase.

A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈal.təp.leɪz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/General-American
  1. A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

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Where this word comes from

Probably from al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

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