Tissue factor, also called platelet tissue factor, factor III, thromboplastin, or CD142 is a protein present in subendothelial tissue and leukocytes necessary for the initiation of thrombin formation from the zymogen prothrombin.
Translations for 'shock wave'. British English: shock wave NOUN. shockwave A shock wave is an area of very high pressure moving through the air, earth, or water. It is caused by an explosion or an earthquake, or by an object travelling faster than sound.The shock waves yesterday were felt across the region.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a shock is a sudden powerful disturbance, shake or blow. 1  An example of a shock is the electrical jolt felt when taking a polyester shirt out of the dryer. 2  An example of a shock is the sudden movement of an earthquake. 3  An example of a shock is the sudden death of someone.