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fibrinogen
Definition:
(nou) a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots
Examples:
They change fibrinogen into fibrin.
It is a receptor for fibrinogen and aids in platelet activation.
The conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin occurs in several steps.
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Common mistakes of fibrinogen pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fi-BRIN-o-gen". The correct pronunciation is "ˌfaɪˈbrɪnədʒən" (US) or "ˌfaɪˈbrɪnədʒən" (UK). Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "fih-brin-o-gen". The correct sound is the diphthong "ai" as in "my", represented as /aɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "my" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is to say "fib-rin-o-gen" instead of "fibrin-o-gen". The correct division is into four syllables. Tip: Break it down as "fi-bri-no-gen" for clarity.
- Final "gen" sound: Some speakers pronounce "gen" as "jen" instead of "dʒən". The correct pronunciation is /ədʒən/. Tip: Focus on the "j" sound followed by a soft "ən" to avoid confusion.
- Overly emphasized vowels: Some people overemphasize the "o" sound in "fibrinogen", leading to "fibrin-OH-gen". The correct pronunciation has a more neutral sound, /ə/. Tip: Keep the "o" sound subtle and quick.