thromboxane
Noun
Meaning
thromboxane (plural thromboxanes)
(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a number of eicosanoids, related to prostaglandin, that have a role in the clotting of blood
Examples
F-IsoPs contribute to CVD progression through increased vasoconstriction via thromboxane production, platelet aggregation, and thrombus formation.
Aspirin-resistance thromboxane biosynthesis and the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cadiovascular death in patients at high risk for cardiovascular events.