strep·to·kin·ase (strěp'tō-kĭn'ās, -āz, -kī'nās, -nāz) n. A proteolytic enzyme that is produced by hemolytic streptococci, is capable of converting plasminogen to plasmin, and is used medically to dissolve blood clots.
Main Entry: strep·to·ki·nase Pronunciation: "strep-tO-'kI-"nAs, -"nAz Function: noun : a proteolytic enzyme from hemolytic streptococciactive in promoting dissolution of blood clots —see VARIDASE
streptokinase strep·to·kin·ase (strěp'tō-kĭn'ās, -āz, -kī'nās, -nāz) n. Abbr. SK A proteolytic enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci, capable of dissolving fibrin and used medically to dissolve blood clots.