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factor xii assay (medicine) and infold (medicine)


factor xii assay (medicine)


factor xii assay


A test used to measure the activity of a blood clotting factor XII. This test may be used to evaluate excessive bleeding. Low factor XII may be seen in cases of congenital deficiency of factor XII, heparin administration and liver disease.


infold (medicine)


infold


1. To wrap up or cover with folds; to envelop; to inwrap; to inclose; to involve. "Gilded tombs do worms infold." (Shak) "Infold his limbs in bands." (Blackmore)

2. To clasp with the arms; to embrace. "Noble Banquo, . . . Let me infold thee, And hold thee to my heart." (Shak)

Origin: Pref. In- in + fold

Alternative forms: enfold.

Source: Websters Dictionary