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Thr
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Abbreviation for thrombin, an enzyme in the blood that helps it clot.
"The lab report listed the patient's thr levels alongside other clotting factors."
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Abbreviation for threonine, one of the amino acids the body needs to build proteins.
"The gene sequence showed a thr at that position instead of the usual amino acid."
How to Use Thr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short scientific abbreviation with two different meanings — one in blood chemistry, one in biology/genetics — so context tells you which is meant.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the amino acid abbreviation "Thr" with the clotting-related "thr" — check the surrounding text (a gene sequence versus a blood panel).
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The lab report listed the patient's _____ levels alongside other clotting factors.