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.
plural shocks. Learner's definition of SHOCK. 1. a [count] : a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected â usually singular. If you haven't been there for a while, prepare yourself for a shock: the place has changed a lot. a terrible/nasty shock.