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alteplase

/ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.22 in modern English

Syllables
al-teplase
IPA
/ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/
  • British English: /ˈal.təp.leɪz/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce alteplase?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæl.təˌpleɪs/.
What does alteplase mean?
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.
Where does alteplase come from?
Probably from al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

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