Even if one sides with the dissenting 41 percent and allows for enormity 's largeness, it may be best to avoid it in phrases like the enormity of the president's election victory and the enormity of her inheritance, where enormity 's sense of monstrousness may give rise to unintended smirks. noun.
Antithrombin is a protein produced by the liver that helps regulate blood clot formation (i.e., a naturally-occurring mild blood thinner). Antithrombin testing measures the activity (function) and the amount (quantity) of antithrombin in an individual's blood and is used to evaluate the person for excessive blood clotting.
Prothrombin time (PT) Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot. A related blood test is partial thromboplastin time (PTT). A blood sample is needed. If you are taking ant blood-thinning medicines, you will be watched for signs of bleeding.