platelet
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- noun
- /ˈpleɪtlɪt/
- Specialized
:
plaqueta
- In 1983, we started a prospective study on platelet transfusions in patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia.
- platelet count
- platelet transfusion
- platelet aggregation
But many people ask me about platelet rich plasma, so-called PRP.
- But many people ask me about platelet rich plasma, so-called PRP.
- We're back in that hospital demanding that Azalea has platelets.
- For example, your choice of synthetic progestin will alter how high your platelets and SHBG go.
- Now PRP has the least data and PRP is really platelet rich plasma.
- This is going to inhibit platelet function, decrease your ability to make clots, and probably protect you from having a heart attack.
- R stands for platelet rich plasma and PRP is where they actually take your blood.
- But, but not the platelet rich portion, at least not yet.
Examples
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He needs platelets to help him control the bleeding.
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Platelet size is of diagnostic significance, particularly if considered in relation to the platelet count.
Academic text (2012) -
However, recent studies do not indicate that this platelet level is critical.
Academic text (1992) -
For this reason, clinical findings were always considered when deciding on the time of platelet support.
Academic text (1992) -
When was the last platelet transfusion?
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And before they transfused in two units, they did a platelet count.
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My last platelet transfusion was May 18th.
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Platelet count's normal.
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Early studies suggested that the risk of haemorrhagic complications becomes unacceptable when platelet counts drop below 20 x 10^9/l.
Academic text (1992) -
The doctor explained that platelets are essential for helping the blood to clot.
Synonyms
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Small pieces of cells in the blood that help stop bleeding by forming clots
A small part of blood that helps stop bleeding by making clots
Compounds
- Specialized
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Small pieces of cells in the blood that help stop bleeding by forming clots
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Platelet comes from plate ('flat piece') plus the small ending -let ('little'). So a platelet is like a tiny flat plate in the blood — a very small disc that helps blood stick together and stop bleeding.