# urokinase

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A protease, found in the urine, which converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis.

## Etymology
From uro- + kinase.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/urokinase