fibrin meaning: definition, etymology

fibrin

noun

/ˈfaɪbɹɪn/

Etymology From fibre + -in (used to form chemical names of proteins, etc).

Usually A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.

Usually An elastic, insoluble, whitish protein produced by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen and forming an interlacing fibrous network in the coagulation of blood.

Usually An albuminous body, resembling animal fibrin in composition, found in cereal grains and similar seeds; vegetable fibrin.

Synonyms: factor Ia
Derived terms: antifibrin, defibrinate, fibrinase, fibrination, fibrinlike, fibrinogen, fibrinogenesis, fibrinogenic, fibrinogenous, fibrinoid, fibrinopeptide, fibrinoplastin, fibrinosuppurative, fibrinous, vegetable fibrin

fibrin

verb

Etymology From fibre + -in (used to form chemical names of proteins, etc).

To apply fibrin sealant to a surgical site to either stop bleeding or for surgical flap closure.