Medical Definition of Intrinsic pathway

1. Initiation of blood clotting as a result of factors released from damaged tissue, as opposed to contact with a foreign surface (the intrinsic pathway). Tissue thromboplastin (Factor III) in conjunction with Factor VII proconvertin) will activate Factor X that, once activated, converts prothrombin to thrombin. (27 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intrinsic Pathway

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intrinsicoid deflection
intrinsic asthma
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intrinsic dysmenorrhoea
intrinsic factor
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intrinsic fibres
intrinsic fraud
intrinsic motivation
intrinsic muscles
intrinsic muscles of foot
intrinsic pathway (current term)
intrinsic proteins
intrinsic reflex
intrinsic sphincter
intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
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