ZYMOPLASTIC
\zˌa͡ɪməplˈastɪk], \zˌaɪməplˈastɪk], \z_ˌaɪ_m_ə_p_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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Fermentforming, z. substances. Syn. : thromboplastic substances, thromboplastin, thrombokinase, cytogen, coagulin. The name given by A. Schmidt to those substances in the tissues which Accelerate or favor the process of coagulation of the blood. [Gr., zyme, a ferment, + plassein, to form.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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