fibrin
|fi-brin|
C1
/ˈfaɪbrɪn/
blood-clot protein
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fibrin' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'fibrina', where 'fibra' meant 'fiber'.
Historical Evolution
'fibrin' changed from the New Latin word 'fibrina' and was adopted into medical English usage in the 19th century as 'fibrin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fiber-like substance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an insoluble protein formed during blood clotting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an insoluble, fibrous protein formed from fibrinogen during blood clotting; it creates a mesh that helps stop bleeding.
After the injury, fibrin formed a mesh that helped stop the bleeding.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/28 23:43