alteplase

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UK/ˈal.təp.leɪz/US/ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/

noun

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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Meanings

nounalteplase (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA 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.

Origin

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

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Translations

Finnish alteplaasi
  • alteplaasiplasminogen activator
Portuguese alteplase
  • alteplaseplasminogen activator
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APA

alteplase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alteplase

MLA

“alteplase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alteplase. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alteplase,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alteplase.

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