Disc-shaped structures, found in the blood of all mammals and chiefly known for their role in blood coagulation.
Circulating cells derived from the bone marrow and essential for blood coagulation (clotting).
cells found in the blood that are needed to help the blood to clot in order to control bleeding; often used in the treatment of leukemia and other forms of cancer.
Type of blood cell. Important to control bleeding; smallest cell element in the blood.
a round or oval disk found in the blood.
A blood element that is part of the mechanism to stop bleeding. When a blood vessel is cut or ruptured, platelets plug the leak.
the component of blood that controls bleeding and clothing.
Small packets of cytoplasm that contain enzymes important in the clotting response; manufactured in bone marrow by megakaryocytes.
a fragment that floats in the blood and plays a role in controlling blood clotting.
The factors in the blood that cause clotting. (Example: "Mrs. Packer's crit is sixteen. Her white counts down to fifteen hundred, platelets are sixty thousand. She needs a transfusion.")
elements of the blood needed for proper clotting; also called thrombocytes.
A type of blood cell that helps blood to clot.
Cell fragments that are produced in bone marrow when you bleed these collect at the cut and stick together to form a clot.
Components of the blood that assist to stop bleeding.
Disc-shaped cell structures present in the blood. Platelets have several functions, all relating to the arrest of bleeding.
A subgroup of blood cells responsible for clotting, which are also called thrombocytes.
Cell fragments released from megakaryocytes, that play an important role in blood clotting.
A type of blood cell that is necessary to stop bleeding and allow injured areas to form clots. A normal platelet count is 140,000-300,000. A platelet transfusion may be needed (usually with platelet counts 15,000) or to help stop bleeding.
A part of blood that contributes to clotting.
Small blood cells (about one-tenth the volume of red cells) that stick to the site of blood vessel injury, aggregate with each other and seal off the injured blood vessel to stop bleeding. Thrombocyte is a synonym for platelet and is often used as the prefix in terms describing disorders of platelets, such as thrombocytopenia or thrombocythemia.
Small molecules in the blood that help with clotting.
Small disc-shaped structure present in blood and chiefly known for its role in blood coagulation; platelets, which are formed in megakaryocyte and released from its cytoplasm in clusters, lack a nucleus and DNA but contain active enzymes and mitochondria.
Blood cells (smaller than red or white blood cells) that assist in the blood-clotting process.
Disk-shaped structures found in the blood of all mammals, playing a major role in the coagulation of blood. Patients undergoing treatment for cancer are the primary users of platelets.
Small blood cells that have an important role in blood clotting.
Blood cells that help clots to form and thus control bleeding. Also called thrombocytes.
A part of blood important for clotting.
fragments of huge cells that adhere to damaged blood vessel walls and release enzymes that activate the stoppage of bleeding.
small disk-shaped blood fragments produced in the bone marrow that serve as the starting material for blood clotting.
Small cells less than 1/10,000 of a centimeter in diameter circulating in the blood, which stick to and spread on the walls of the damaged blood vessel to promote clotting.
Platelets or thrombocytes are small flat disks, which are produced by megakaryocytes. They adhere to exposed subendothelial collagen within seconds of injury to form a hemostatic plug. Low platelet counts predispose an animal to hemorrhage.
the tiny blood cells that are concerned initiate blood clotting. They are the second most abundant of the blood cells and have a very short life.
Microscopic cellular elements in the blood required for blood clotting. Dispensed by the blood bank, platelets may be administered as a transfusion to infants who have low platelet counts or are at particular risk for bleeding.
Small cell fragments in the blood that help it to clot.
Tiny blood cells that stick together to stop the flow of blood around a wound to a blood vessel.
Part of the blood that plugs up holes in the blood vessels after an injury. Chemotherapy can cause a drop in platelet count that carries a risk of excessive bleeding.
Small cell fragments that stick to the site of blood vessel injury, aggregated with each other, and seal off the injured blood vessel to stop bleeding.
Disk-shaped cells produced in the bone marrow and released into the blood; important for coagulation and repair of breaks in blood vessel walls.
One of the three kinds of formed elements found in the blood. Platelets aid in the clotting of the blood.
An element in blood that aids in blood clotting.
The blood cells that form clots to stop bleeding
blood cells that promote blood clotting.
Cells that clot the blood to prevent bleeding.
Small, irregularly-shaped bodies in the blood that contain granules. These cells are important components of the blood coagulation (clotting) system.
Circular or oval disks found in blood of all mammals, which is concerned in coagulation of blood and contraction of the clot. Also called Thrombocyte.
Blood cells that are involved in the formation of a clot.
Blood cells which form clots therefore preventing bleeding and bruising. Normal values range from 150,000 to 400,000 per microliter of blood. A count below 50,000 can result in spontaneous bleeding; below 5,000 patients are at risk of severe life-threatening bleeds.
the blood cells responsible for the formation of blood clots (thrombus)
The part of the blood responsible for clotting.
one of three elements of the blood (along with red and white cells) that help blood clot.
Circulating blood components that aid in blood clotting and prevention of bleeding.
Platelets are fragments of cells that circulate in the blood and help form clots to stop bleeding.
Small cell fragments in the blood that attach to damaged blood vessels and quickly form a plug to prevent blood loss.
These are tiny “plate-like†components of blood that help to seal off injured blood vessels and stop bleeding.
The components of the blood responsible for clot formation.
Blood cells that stimulate clotting to prevent excessive bleeding.
special blood cells that cause blood to clot and stop bleeding
small fragments of the cells circulating in blood that play an important role in blood clotting.
Blood cells that are responsible for clotting and stopping bleeding.
Cells in the blood which serve to plug holes in the blood vessel walls and assist in forming a clot. A detailed description of clotting is available on the general clotting information web pages.
Small particles in the blood that control bleeding; they form clusters to plug small holes in blood vessels and assist in the clotting process.
Blood cells that act as clotting agents to prevent bleeding.
A minute, no nucleated, dislike cytoplasmic body found in the blood plasma of mammals that is derived from a megakaryocyte and functions to promote blood clotting. Also called blood platelet, thrombocyte
the tiny blood cells that initiate blood clotting. Platelets are necessary to form clotting in a healthy person. In HUS, platelets form into tiny clots in the bloodstream, thereby dramatically reducing platelets available for normal clotting and leaving the patient susceptible to excessive internal bleeding.
part of the blood that helps make blood clot.
Components of blood formed in red bone marrow, which congregate at eh site of an injury to form a clot. They are essential for coagulation or clotting.
The small colorless disks in circulating blood which aid in blood clotting.
a minute disk-like substance found in the blood of mammals whose function is to promote blood clotting.
blood cells that clot the blood.
Blood cells which assist in the clotting process.
Active agents of inflammation when damage occurs to a blood vessel. They are not actually cells, but fragments released by megakaryocyte cells. A megakaryocyte is a large cell in the bone marrow whose function is to produce platelets. When vascular damage (ie, damage to blood vessels) occurs, the platelets stick to the vascular walls, forming clots to prevent the loss of blood. Thus, it is important to have adequate numbers of normally functioning platelets to maintain effective coagulation (clotting) of the blood. There are drugs that can potentially alter the platelet count, making it necessary to monitor the count. Also, some persons living with HIV develop thrombocytopenia-a condition characterized by a platelet count of less than 100,000 cells/mm³ of blood. The normal value for men is 154,000-354,000 cells/mm³. For women, it is 162,000-380,000 cells/mm³.
Components of the blood that are necessary for normal blood clotting. They clump together to form blood clots that plug small holes in the arteries. If a clot forms unnecessarily, this may lead to deficient blood flow resulting in heart attack or stroke.
Cells in the blood which are involved in blood clotting.
One of the three kinds of formed elements found in the blood and one which aids in the clotting of the blood.
Tiny cell fragments which circulate in the bloodstream, and are important in preventing bleeding.
Specialized oval shaped discs that play an important role in the ability of the body to clot especially at the site of an injury either internal or external.
cells responsible for blood clotting.
Cellular fragments whose primary function is to prevent bleeding. They play a part in the bodyâ€(tm)s clotting mechanism.
Oval cells found in the blood and involved in clotting; also called thrombocytes.
A blood cell which prevents and controls bleeding. Also known as a thrombocyte.
In vertebrates, cell fragments that bud off from the megakaryocytes in the bone marrow; carry chemicals needed for blood clotting. Cell fragment functioning in blood clotting.
Special blood ccils that help stop bleeding.
A blood cell that assists in blood clotting. Patients are at risk to bleed if the platelet count is less than 50,000.
The smallest cells in the blood, essential for controlling bleeding. Also called thrombocytes.
Small non-nucleated (having no nucleus) cells which form the first plug to stop bleeding.
a part of the blood that clots bleeding
Small blood cells that stick together to form a clot search for Platelets
One of the three types of cells made in the bone marrow. The main function of platelets is to aid in clotting the blood following an injury.
the smallest blood cell. The platelet is necessary to prevent bleeding from smaller vessels and is a necessary part of the clotting mechanism.
The smallest cell elements in the blood, needed to control bleeding.
Components of blood that aid in clotting
Small cells floating in the blood that play a key role in blood clotting.
the cells in the bloodstream responsible for clotting.
Cells that help you form blood clots, to stop bleeding. more...
Platelets are an important blood cell need for clotting the blood; they help to stop bleeding by forming clots.
Small blood cells that help to form a clot.
Cells in the blood which help the blood to clot. Numbers may fall in cirrhosis.
blood cell with sticky or adhesive qualities that helps the blood to clot. Platelets can attach to plaques that form on artery walls, which can help start or worsen plaque buildup.
Small cells in the blood that help it to clot. This is what stops you from bleeding if you get cut.
cells found in the bone marrow that help in the coagulation (clotting) of the blood.
Microscopic particles in the blood which stick to one another as part of the mechanism of clotting. Other major blood elements include protein, serum, and red & white blood cells.
The part of a blood cell that helps prevent bleeding by causing blood clots to form at the site of an injury.
A type of blood cell that helps prevent bleeding by causing blood clots to form.
small cells in the blood which allow clotting
Platelets are tiny blood particles that help the clotting process by sticking to the lining of blood vessels. Platelets are made in the bone marrow and survive in the circulatory system for an average of about 10 days before being removed from the body by the spleen.
Small, nonnucleated, disk-like cytoplasmic bodies found in the blood plasma that promote blood clotting. Reference: H1
A blood component that is instrumental in clot formation, which stops bleeding in injured areas and prevents hemorrhage .
cells found in the bloodstream that helps the blood to clot.
Cells in the blood that are important for blood clotting.
A substance in the blood that is involved in the formation of a clot.
Cells that are produced in the bone marrow. Platelets control bleeding by causing the blood to clot. The liver produces the clotting factors involved in this process. If the liver is damaged, then clotting will also be impaired.
Granule-containing cellular fragments critical for blood clotting and sealing off wounds. Platelets also contribute to the immune response.
blood cells that help the blood to clot.
particles in the bloodstream that help with the blood clotting process. They are formed in bone marrow.
Fragments of a much larger cell, the megakaryocyte, that stays in the bone marrow after it differentiates and matures from the stem cell. The platelets leave the bone marrow and circulate throughout the body. When stimulated by substances from damaged tissue, the platelets release substances necessary to help blood clot.
also called thrombocytes, they are disc shaped cell structures found in the blood. They are vital for blood clotting (eg. when you cut yourself) but certain defects can cause decreased clotting (leading to excessive bleeding) or clotting where it's not wanted (leading to heart disease).
Donut-shaped substances in the blood that stick together and help plug a torn blood vessel to stop bleeding.
Platelets are one of the components of blood, along with plasma, red cells and white cells. Platelets, or thrombocytes (THROM-bo-sites), are made in bone marrow. They circulate through blood vessels and help stop bleeding by sticking together to seal small cuts or breaks in blood vessels.
Special blood cells that help stop bleeding.
One of the main components of the blood that forms clots that seal up injured areas and prevent hemorrhage.
microscopic cellular elements of the blood vital to clotting.
an element in blood that aides in coagulation
PLTs are small, colorless cell fragments in your blood whose main function, along with clotting factors, is to stop bleeding.
Tiny spherical bodies that are involved in stopping bleeding.
Structures found in blood that are known primarily for their role in blood coagulation.
Blood cells that help to control bleeding by inducing clotting. Also called thrombocytes.
Platelets are the cells which help the blood to clot. They are made in the bone marrow, and circulate through the body in the bloodstream, where they are carried to sites of injury.
Blood cells that help clots form to help control bleeding. Also called thrombocytes.
Type of blood cells that help stop bleeding.
Small fragments of cells found in the blood. These are “little plates” and cause blood to clot.
these blood cells plug up holes in blood vessels caused by cuts or bruises
Blood cells that help to stop the bleeding when a blood vessel has been damaged
cell fragments found in blood.
special blood cell fragments that help stop bleeding.
substance in blood that helps prevent bleeding by causing blood clots to form at the site of an injury.
one of three cells found in blood; they aid in clotting.
Pan irregular, disc shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting.
active agents in inflammation when damage occurs to blood vessels and forms clots.
Cell fragments in blood which are involved in blood clotting.
Tiny blood particles that promote blood clotting.
Fragments of cells that circulate in the blood and help with clotting.
The smallest cells in the blood; they are disk-shaped and are essential for blood to clot.
Small particles in the blood which are important for blood clotting.
Cells produced in the bone marrow that control bleeding by helping the blood to clot. Cirrhosis can cause platelets to be stuck or sequestered and affect the ability of blood to clot.
Cells found in the blood. MS (premenstrual syndrome) - range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience prior to their monthly periods.
Platelets are disc-shaped fragment found in the blood of all mammals. Platelets function in blood coagulation.
Active agents of inflammation that are released when damage occurs to a blood vessel. The platelets stick to the blood vessel walls, forming clots to prevent the loss of blood. Some persons living with HIV develop thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by a platelet count of 100,000 platelets per cubic millimeter of blood.
Smallest blood cells forming clots to prevent bleeding.
A blood component that aids in the first stage of clotting. (See Hemostasis)
One of the components of blood that aids in the clotting of the blood.
Blood cells that contain fibrin (a clotting substance) for repairing wounds.
Particles that are formed in bone marrow and circulate in the blood. They bind at the site of a wound to begin the clotting process.
(PLTs) - Cytoplasmic fragments of megakaryocytes (bone marrow cells). Platelets contain cytoplasmic granules; however, they lack nuclei and are part of the formed elements of Blood. They are colorless cells whose main function is to control bleeding. Platelets are essential to normal Blood clotting. They can be destroyed during treatment for cancer, leukemia, aplastic anemia and other diseases.
white blood cell fragments which circulate in the blood and assist in clotting Humans as organisms
Small cell fragments contributing to formation of a blood clot; part of the cellular components of blood.
Minute, colorless disks in the blood that are instrumental in clotting (see Cardiovascular Health, High Cholesterol).
cells in the blood that are essential for clotting