Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Thrombolytic

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: A drug designed to break down a clot
Combining form and definition: thromb/o, “clot”
Suffix and definition: -lytic, “pertaining to, loosen, dissolve”

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