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blood platelet

 

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Noun blood platelet has 1 sense
  1. platelet, blood platelet, thrombocyte - tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
    --1 is a kind of protoplasm, living substance

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Definition:

A blood platelet is a small, irregularly shaped disk-like cell fragment without a nucleus, found in the blood of mammals. It plays a crucial role in the formation of blood clots to prevent excessive bleeding.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Medical Sense: Blood platelets are essential for blood coagulation and clotting, often used in medical procedures.
  2. Physiological Sense: Blood platelets aid in repairing damaged blood vessels and assist in the healing process of injuries.
  3. Scientific Sense: Blood platelets are involved in various biological processes and are extensively studied in the field of hematology.

Sample Sentences:

  • After the accident, the patient received a transfusion of blood platelets to help control the bleeding.
  • Their research focused on understanding how blood platelets interact with clotting factors.
  • In addition to red and white blood cells, a blood sample contains a significant number of blood platelets.

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