Physiology · Haematological System · Medium
Fibrinogen
Meaning: A soluble plasma protein made by the liver that is converted into a clot-forming mesh during coagulation.
In practice: Low fibrinogen levels in major haemorrhage are usually corrected by giving cryoprecipitate.
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