Platelets

Definition (http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Platelets)

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. (Biology Online)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Blood platelets
Thrombocytes

Approved Date
18-Apr-2013

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