Definition of Platelets

1. Noun. (plural of platelet) ¹

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Definition of Platelets

1. platelet [n] - See also: platelet

Medical Definition of Platelets

1. A particle found in the bloodstream that binds to fibrinogen at the site of a wound to begin the blood clotting process. Platelets are formed in bone marrow, where they arise from cells called megakaryocytes. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Platelets

platelet count
platelet endothelial cell activated protease
platelet factor 3
platelet factor 4
platelet function test
platelet glycoprotein gpiib-iiia complex
platelet membrane glycoproteins
platelet storage pool deficiency
platelet thrombosis
platelet tissue factor
platelet transfusion
plateletphereses
plateletpheresis
platelets
platelike
platelike atelectasis
platels
platemaker
platemakers
platemaking
platemakings
plateman
platemen
platen
platencin
platens
platensimycin
plateosaurus

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