noun
- the breakdown or dissolution of fibrin in blood clots
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- Fibrinolysis helps prevent dangerous blood clots from blocking arteries.
- The doctor explained that fibrinolysis is the body’s natural way of dissolving clots.
- Certain medications can enhance fibrinolysis in stroke patients.
- Impaired fibrinolysis may lead to increased risk of thrombosis.
- The laboratory test measured the patient’s fibrinolysis activity.
- Fibrinolysis occurs naturally after tissue repair is complete.