streptokinase

noun

A proteolytic enzyme that is produced by streptococci, converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is used as a drug to dissolve blood clots.

noun

Any of a class of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and are used to dissolve blood clots

noun

an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism