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they are also called platelets

they are plate-shaped cells

they initiate the blood clotting process.

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What is the definition of thrombocyte?

Thrombocyte-- Another name for platelet.


What is another name for thrombocyte?

platelets


What is the solid element responsible for clotting the blood?

Thrombocyte


What is the plural word for thrombocyte?

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What kind of cells are cell fragments found in the blood that are involved in blood clotting?

They are the platelets.It is important in blood clotting.


How long the thrombocyte live?

Thrombocytes or Platelets Live For About 8 - 10 Days


Is thrombocyte a white blood cell?

Thrombocytes are platelets, derived from fragmentation of megakaryocytes. They are not white blood cells.


What formed element can be described as cytoplasmic fragments?

Megakaryocytes form Thrombocytes ( platelets) which function in the formation of blood clotting


Do platelets have a scientific name?

Yes. Thrombocyte is their scientific name. The term comes from Greek and means "clot cell."


What is the blood disorder in which there is not enough platelets?

The medical term for platelet is "thrombocyte." If you have a decreased amount of platelets, the condition is "thrombocytopenia" or thrombopenia.


Is thrombocytopenia and Factor VIII clotting factor the same?

No Factor VIII is Antihemophilic factor.Thrombocytopenia is a low platlet count Thrombocyte = platlet Penia = poorness


Which formed element plays an important role in preventing someone from bleeding to death when cut?

The formed element that plays an important role in preventing someone from bleeding to death when they are cut is the thrombocyte. They can also go by their other name and be called platlets.