Definitions for platelet
ˈpleɪt lɪtplatelet

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. platelet, blood platelet, thrombocytenoun

   tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. plateletnoun

   A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

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1. platelet

   A platelet is a small, colorless, disc-shaped cell fragment that is present in the blood. It lacks a nucleus and plays a crucial role in blood coagulation, wound healing, and the prevention of excessive bleeding by clumping together to form clots at the site of blood vessel damage. Platelets are produced in the bone marrow and their count and function can be affected by various disorders and conditions.

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1. Platelet

   Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, disk shaped clear cell fragments, 2–3 µm in diameter, which are derived from fragmentation of precursor megakaryocytes. The average lifespan of a platelet is normally just 5 to 9 days. Platelets are a natural source of growth factors. They circulate in the blood of mammals and are involved in hemostasis, leading to the formation of blood clots. If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding can occur. However, if the number of platelets is too high, blood clots can form, which may obstruct blood vessels and result in such events as a stroke, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism or the blockage of blood vessels to other parts of the body, such as the extremities of the arms or legs. An abnormality or disease of the platelets is called a thrombocytopathy, which could be either a low number of platelets, a decrease in function of platelets, or an increase in the number of platelets. There are disorders that reduce the number of platelets, such as heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura that typically cause thromboses, or clots, instead of bleeding.

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1. platelet

   An element of blood.

   Platelet are an important element of blood

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Platelet

   a little plate or sclerite of chitin in a membrane.

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1. pallette

2. altepetl

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of platelet in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of platelet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of platelet in a Sentence

1. Eytan Stein:

   If you normalize someone's platelet count and give someone an immune system with this drug... then you have really done the patient tremendous good.

2. David Rinetti:

   The Angels didnt starter Andrew Heaney said. Many of The Angels didnt, including Justin Upton and Brian Goodwin, took a knee for the national anthem while As players Khris Davis and Tony Kemp raised a right fist to the air. Los Angeles opened the season in Oakland for a fourth straight year. TWO DECADES At age 40, Albert Pujols earned Albert Pujols 20th consecutive opening day start in as many years the fifth player to start the opener in 20 straight years. The others : Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Murray and Frank Robinson. Pete Rose went 0 for 3 with a walk. Pretty spectacular, isnt it ? New Angels manager Joe Maddon said. That puts it all in perspective how great New Angels manager Joe Maddon is, what New Angels manager Joe Maddon career has looked like, just to get 20 opportunities, right, youve got to be good. Weve had a lot of great conversations lately, he and I. Very happy for him and his family. I know its important to him. Hes definitely ready to rock and roll. TRAINERS ROOM Angels : New 3B Anthony Rendon missed the opener with an oblique injury. Hes been progressing, Im encouraged, New Angels manager Joe Maddon said. Athletics : LHP A.J. Puk, on the injured list with a strained shoulder, played catch. General manager David Forst said Puk would go to the clubs alternate site in San Jose when the club hits the road. Puk had cortisone and platelet rich plasma injections Monday. Its going to be at least a couple weeks of just playing catch, manager Bob Melvin said. Were a ways off before we have an update on him. WHAT A FEAT David Rinetti, As vice president of stadium operations, marked David Rinetti 40th opening day with the organization after working David Rinetti first in 1981 as a high school junior. David Rinetti received a 113-page document to get the ballpark ready in two weeks. Its pretty incredible. It was a lot of work.

3. Eytan Stein:

   If you normalize someone's platelet count and give someone an immune system with this drug ... then you have really done the patient tremendous good.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=platelet
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Platelet
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=platelet
5. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=platelet