tơ huyết
Definition
- Noun (Biology/Physiology):
- Fibrin: An insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen during the process of blood clotting. It forms a fibrous mesh that traps platelets and blood cells to create a stable clot.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cục máu đông được hình thành chủ yếu từ tơ huyết. (A blood clot is formed primarily from fibrin.)
- Tơ huyết là thành phần thiết yếu trong quá trình cầm máu. (Fibrin is an essential component in the hemostasis process.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in specialized medical, biological, or physiological contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Sợi tơ huyết: fibrin thread/filament.
- Dưới kính hiển vi, có thể thấy các sợi tơ huyết. (Under a microscope, fibrin threads can be seen.)
Synonyms
- Fibrin: The direct and most accurate English equivalent.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Fibrinogen: The soluble precursor protein in blood plasma that is converted to fibrin.
- Cục máu đông: blood clot.
- Đông máu: blood coagulation/clotting.