Tissue factor, also called platelet tissue factor, factor III, thromboplastin, or CD142 is a protein present in subendothelial tissue and leukocytes necessary for the initiation of thrombin formation from the zymogen prothrombin.
Translations for 'shock wave'. British English: shock wave NOUN. shockwave A shock wave is an area of very high pressure moving through the air, earth, or water. It is caused by an explosion or an earthquake, or by an object travelling faster than sound.The shock waves yesterday were felt across the region.
Definition of shock for Students. 1  1 : a sudden strong unpleasant or upsetting feeling a shock of surprise. 2  2 : something that causes a sudden unpleasant or upsetting feeling His resignation came as a shock. 3  3 : a severe shake, jerk, or impact an earthquake shock.