[
US
/ˈpɫeɪtɫət/
]
[ UK /plˈeɪtlət/ ]
[ UK /plˈeɪtlət/ ]
NOUN
- tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
How To Use platelet In A Sentence
- It said Plavix "has met the long-felt need for an effective and safe antiplatelet drug," as evidenced by clinical trials proving its safety and effectiveness versus aspirin. Sanofi, Bristol Reap Two Victories on Plavix
- Apyrase, an enzyme in tick saliva, may maintain blood flow into the bite by stimulating local vasodilation and preventing platelet aggregation.
- These results suggest the involvement of platelet activating factor in the endothelin induced fibrinolytic activation and subsequently developed mucosal haemorrhagic lesion.
- They found a peptide in urine from autistics that increased platelet content of serotonin, which is also a common finding in autism.
- For example, a person can receive only platelets, red blood cells, or a clotting factor.
- Aspirin prevents heart disease by keeping the platelets in our blood from sticking together and forming a clot.
- The significance of platelet activating factor in the gastric juice of healthy humans is still difficult to analyse.
- Thus diminution of prostacyclin production and stimulation of platelet aggregation both mediated by lipid peroxides could contribute to thrombosis on atheromatous plaques.
- Canadian Blood Services' plasma donors may undergo apheresis up to 52 times a year while platelet donors may donate 26 times a year.
- The medical college should be provided facilities to separate all blood components such as leukocyte depleted blood, cryoprecipitate and platelet concentrate that is necessary for the treatment of blood-related diseases. The Hindu - Front Page