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fibrin

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1. fibrin - Noun

2. fibrin - Verb

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A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood either by decomposition of fibrinogen, or from the union of fibrinogen and paraglobulin which exist separately in the blood. It is insoluble in water, but is readily digestible in gastric and pancreatic juice.

The white, albuminous mass remaining after washing lean beef or other meat with water until all coloring matter is removed; the fibrous portion of the muscle tissue; flesh fibrin.

An albuminous body, resembling animal fibrin in composition, found in cereal grains and similar seeds; vegetable fibrin.

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In addition to the polysaccharides, these matrices may also contain material from the surrounding environment, including but not limited to minerals, soil particles, and blood components, such as erythrocytes and fibrin. Source: Internet

Pseudomembranous colitis can follow, creating generalized inflammation of the colon and the development of "pseudomembrane", a viscous collection of inflammatory cells, fibrin, and necrotic cells. Source: Internet

The nodule has a central area of fibrinoid necrosis that may be fissured and which corresponds to the fibrin -rich necrotic material found in and around an affected synovial space. Source: Internet

Upon association of platelets with collagen, GPIIbIIIa changes shape, allowing it to bind to fibrin and other blood components to form the clot matrix and stop blood loss. Source: Internet

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