noun
- the removal or loss of fibrin from blood, typically resulting in blood that cannot clot normally
Usage: medical/hematology term; often used in clinical or laboratory contexts
Examples
- Defibrination can occur when blood is exposed to certain toxins or enzymes.
- The laboratory technician studied defibrination as part of the coagulation disorder investigation.
- Snake venom may cause defibrination in the victim's bloodstream.
- Defibrination results in a prolonged bleeding time because clots cannot form properly.
- The patient's defibrination was confirmed through blood tests showing absent fibrin.