hüübimisfaktoriks
hüübimisfaktoriks is an Estonian term that translates to "coagulation factor" in English. Coagulation factors are a group of blood proteins, most of which are enzymes, that are essential for the process of blood clotting, also known as coagulation. This complex cascade of reactions is vital for hemostasis, the process by which bleeding is stopped. When a blood vessel is injured, coagulation factors are activated in a specific sequence, leading to the formation of a fibrin clot that seals the damaged area.
There are numerous coagulation factors, each designated by Roman numerals. For example, Factor I is fibrinogen,