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What is the blood disorder in which there is not enough platelets?
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∙ 12y ago
The medical term for platelet is "thrombocyte." If you have a decreased amount of platelets, the condition is "thrombocytopenia" or thrombopenia.
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∙ 14y ago
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What is Thormbocytopenia?
This is any disorder where there are not enough platelets, which help clot blood. Associated with abnormal bleeding
What is Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura?
It is a disorder in which the immune system targets and destroys blood platelets
What causes unclotted blood?
The clotting factor of blood is referred to as platelets. When someone's body does not produce enough platelets, their blood may not clot properly.
What cellular component in the blood is crucial in blood clotting?
platelets.
What is the pricipal purpose of blood platelets?
Blood platelets help blood clot.
Which of the blood cells make the blood clot?
It's not a blood cell. It is platelets. They clot due to blood loss from damaged blood vessels
What is the tiny cell fragments in blood?
White blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
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.
What medical condition is associated with platelets?
Disorders of the bone marrow and systemic conditions can cause an elevated platelet count. An elevated platelet count is known as thrombocytosis. A high platelet count can signal a more serious blood problem known as a myeloproliferative disorder
Are platelets part of liquid part of your blood?
No, platelets are one of the solid components of blood.
What element helps in blood clotting?
Platelets or thrombocytes are a component of blood tissues involved in the formation of blood clots. Platelets are not cells, but are cell fragments.
What is the blood disorder?
It's actually not "IDP" it's "ITP" Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding condition in which the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cells called platelets.
