A precursor of plasmin. There is an autosomal dominant deficiency of p. [MIM*173350] that may promote thrombosis. See plasmin.
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plas·min·o·gen plaz-'min-ə-jən n the precursor of plasmin that is found in blood plasma and serum called also profibrinolysin
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a substance normally present in the blood plasma that may be activated to form plasmin. See fibrinolysis, plasminogen activators.
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plas·min·o·gen (plaz-minґə-jən) the inactive precursor of plasmin; called also profibrinolysin.Medical dictionary. 2011.