platelet

ˈpleɪtlɪt

Definition

Definition of platelet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

small cell fragment in blood that aids clotting

TECH.

A high platelet count can indicate a risk for thrombosis..
Platelet levels are crucial for wound healing.
A low platelet count can lead to excessive bleeding.

blood platelet

thrombocyte

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Expressions with platelet

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platelet count

number of blood-clotting cells measured in a set blood volume

The doctor checked her platelet count before starting the new medication.

blood platelet

component of blood aiding clotting

A low blood platelet count can cause excessive bleeding.

mean platelet volume

average size of platelets in blood

The mean platelet volume was higher than normal.

Origin of platelet

French, plate (small plate) + -let (diminutive)

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antiaggregating

medical

substance preventing platelet aggregation

idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

medical

disorder causing low platelet count and skin bruising

MPV

acr.

acr: Mean Platelet Volume

average size of platelets in blood tests

PDGF

acr.

acr: platelet-derived growth factor

protein that helps cells grow and heal

PRP

acr.

acr: platelet-rich plasma

contains high concentration of platelets for healing

thrombocytosis

medical

condition with high platelet count in blood

thrombopenia

medical

condition with low platelet count in blood

mean platelet volume

health indicator

helps assess platelet production and function

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French:plaquette, ...
German:Blutplättchen, ...
Italian:piastrina, ...
Spanish:plaqueta, ...
Portuguese:plaqueta, ...
Chinese:血小板, ...
Japanese:血小板, ...
Arabic:صفيحة دموية, ...
Hebrew:טַסִּיוֹת דָּם, ...
Russian:тромбоцит, ...
Ukrainian:тромбоцит, ...
Hindi:प्लेटलेट, ...
Bengali:প্লেটলেট, ...
Catalan:plaqueta, ...
Czech:krevní destička, ...
Danish:blodplade, ...
Dutch:bloedplaatje, ...
Greek:αιμοπετάλιο, ...
Hungarian:vérlemezke, ...
Khmer:ប្លាកែត, ...
Korean:혈소판, ...
Persian:پلاکت, ...
Polish:płytka krwi, ...
Portuguese (BR):plaqueta, ...
Romanian:trombocit, ...
Swedish:trombocyt, ...
Thai:เกล็ดเลือด, ...
Turkish:trombosit, ...
Vietnamese:tiểu cầu, ...

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