Blood Platelet (Noun)
Meaning
Tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Blood platelets are to be counted to diagnose and treat bleeding disorders and diseases that affect blood clotting.
- The transfusion of concentrated blood platelets is a common medical practice used to treat cancer patients.
- Low blood platelet count is a complication commonly seen in patients infected with severe malaria.
- The most common cause of decreased production of blood platelets in the body is bone marrow failure.
- In case of severe blood platelet deficiency, patients may need to receive platelet transfusions.