Tissue factor, also called platelet tissue factor, factor III, thromboplastin, or CD142 is a protein present in subendothelial tissue and leukocytes necessary for the initiation of thrombin formation from the zymogen prothrombin.
Translations for 'shock wave'. British English: shock wave NOUN. shockwave A shock wave is an area of very high pressure moving through the air, earth, or water. It is caused by an explosion or an earthquake, or by an object travelling faster than sound.The shock waves yesterday were felt across the region.
The definition of wave is to move back and forth in a swinging motion, or to style your hair in a series of curves. When you move your hand back and forth in greeting, this is an example of a time when you wave.