thrombogen

/θrɒmˈboʊdʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical protein that was once thought to be involved in blood coagulation, but is now considered a non-existent entity.

“Historical studies showed that the concept of thrombogen was abandoned due to lack of concrete evidence.”

Synonyms

  • clotting factor
  • coagulogen

Antonyms

  • anticoagulant
  • hemorrhage