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.
Define wave. wave synonyms, wave pronunciation, wave translation, English dictionary definition of wave. n. A member of the women's reserve of the US Navy, organized during World War II, but now no longer a separate branch. v. waved , wavÂ·ing , waves v.