urokinase meaning

Definition of urokinase

1. protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis

   Synonyms: plasminogen activator

   Type of: protease

How to pronounce urokinase

urokinase is pronounced /ˌjɝəkəˈneɪz/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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