Blood Platelets

Non-nucleated disk-shaped cells formed in the megakaryocyte and found in the blood of all mammals. They are mainly involved in blood coagulation.

Date introduced: January 1, 1999

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Tree Number(s): A11.118.188, A15.145.229.188

MeSH Unique ID: D001792

Entry Terms:

• Blood Platelet
• Platelet, Blood
• Platelets, Blood
• Platelets
• Platelet
• Thrombocytes
• Thrombocyte

See Also:

• Platelet Adhesiveness
• Platelet Aggregation
• Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
• Platelet Count
• Platelet Function Tests
• Plateletpheresis
• Thrombocytopenia
• Thrombocytosis
• Platelet Activation
• Platelet Transfusion

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Cells
Blood Cells
Blood Platelets

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Hemic and Immune Systems
Blood
Blood Cells
Blood Platelets