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.
shock noun (ELECTRIC CURRENT). âº [C] a âcurrent of âelectricity going through the âbody: If that âcord is âpulled âloose, youâll get a shock from the âplug. shocking adjective us /ËÊÉkÂ·ÉªÅ/ âº The âbook was âconsidered shocking when it was first âpublished. adjective us /ËÊÉkÂ·ÉªÅ/.