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Platelets (thrombocytes) are the smallest type of blood cell. They are important in blood clotting. When bleeding occurs, the platelets swell, clump together, and form a sticky plug that helps stop the bleeding. If there are too few platelets, uncontrolled bleeding may be a problem. If there are too many platelets, there is a chance of a blood clot forming in a blood vessel. Also, platelets may be involved in hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
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What is the definition of thrombocyte?
Thrombocyte-- Another name for platelet.
What formed element can be described as cytoplasmic fragments?
Megakaryocytes form Thrombocytes ( platelets) which function in the formation of blood clotting
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 are the characteristics of a thrombocyte?
they are also called platelets they are plate-shaped cells they initiate the blood clotting process.
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
