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platelet

[ US /ˈpɫeɪtɫət/ ]
[ UK /plˈe‍ɪtlət/ ]
NOUN
  1. 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
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