fi·brin·o·gen (fī-brĭn'ə-jən) n. A protein in the blood plasma that is essential for the coagulation of blood and is converted to fibrin by the action of thrombin in the presence of ionized calcium. fi'bri·nog'e·nous (fī'brə-nŏj'ə-nəs) adj.
Main Entry: fi·brin·o·gen Pronunciation: fI-'brin-&-j&n Function: noun : a plasma protein that is produced in the liver and isconverted into fibrin during blood clot formation
fibrinogen fi·brin·o·gen (fī-brĭn'ə-jən) n. A protein in the blood plasma that is essential for the coagulation of blood and is converted to fibrin by thrombin and ionized calcium. Also called factor I.