Noun
/fˈlɛtʃərz ˈfæktər/
"Fletcher's factor" refers to a specific term used in hematology, particularly in relation to coagulation and blood clotting processes. It is often associated with the study of blood components and their interactions during the formation of fibrin clots.
In the English language, "Fletcher's factor" is not commonly used in everyday language, making it more prevalent in medical and scientific contexts rather than oral speech. Its frequency of use is quite low outside of specialized fields.
The research team published a paper discussing the role of Fletcher's factor in the coagulation cascade.
La équipe de recherche a publié un article discutant du rôle du facteur de Fletcher dans la cascade de coagulation.
Understanding Fletcher's factor is crucial for developing treatments for blood disorders.
Comprendre le facteur de Fletcher est essentiel pour développer des traitements pour les troubles sanguins.
In his presentation, he explained how Fletcher's factor interacts with platelets during clot formation.
Dans sa présentation, il a expliqué comment le facteur de Fletcher interagit avec les plaquettes pendant la formation de caillots.
While "Fletcher's factor" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions associated with it, several idioms in English involve related concepts of "factor" or "blood". Below are some examples:
Blood is thicker than water
Le sang est plus épais que l'eau.
This idiom means that family relationships are stronger than other relationships.
A factor in the equation
Un facteur dans l'équation.
This phrase signifies an element that should be considered in a complex situation.
Like father, like son
Tel père, tel fils.
This phrase implies that children often resemble their parents in traits or behaviors.
Cut to the quick
Couper à vif.
This expression refers to a deep emotional hurt or injury, often associated with betrayal or pain.
The term "Fletcher's factor" is named after the researcher who identified or studied this component of blood coagulation. The surname "Fletcher" is of English origin, and "factor" comes from Latin "facere," meaning "to do" or "to make," commonly used in English to refer to a constituent or component contributing to a process.