Definition of Factor V

1. Noun. A coagulation factor.

Exact synonyms: Accelerator Factor, Proaccelerin, Prothrombin Accelerator
Generic synonyms: Clotting Factor, Coagulation Factor

Medical Definition of Factor V

1. Heat- and storage-labile plasma glycoprotein which accelerates the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in blood coagulation. Factor v accomplishes this by forming a complex with factor xa, phospholipid, and calcium (prothrombinase complex). Deficiency of factor v leads to owren's disease. Chemical name: Blood-coagulation factor V (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Factor V

factor II deficiency
factor in
factor Inv
factor IV
factor IV
factor ix
factor IX
factor ixa
factor ix assay
factor ix deficiency
factor of proportionality
factor of safety
factor out
factor P
factor v
factor V (current term)
factor V1a
factor va
factor vii
factor VII
factor viia
factor viii
factor VIII
factor viiia
factor viii assay
factor viii deficiency
factor vii assay
factor vii deficiency
factor v assay
factor v deficiency

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