Noun: tissue plasminogen activator
- A thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction
"The doctor administered tissue plasminogen activator to treat the heart attack";
- Activase
Derived forms: tissue plasminogen activators
Type of: clot buster [informal], thrombolytic, thrombolytic agent
Encyclopedia: Tissue plasminogen activator