platelets
Blood clot builders
Platelets are tiny cell fragments in blood that help it clot.
When a blood vessel is injured, platelets gather at the site, stick together, and form a plug that stops bleeding.
A low platelet count can cause excessive bleeding; a high count can lead to dangerous clots.
Also called thrombocytes.
Liquid solidifying into mass
- hemostasisProcess that stops bleeding
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- thrombusIntravascular coagulated mass
- aggregationCombined collection of items
thrombin · prothrombin · fibrinogen · factor VIII · adhesion · anticoagulant · warfarin · heparin
Genetic clotting impairment
- purpuraBleeding beneath the skin
- petechiaeMinute subcutaneous hemorrhages
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
leukemia · dengue · sepsis · bleeding disorder · transfusion
Blood cell for clotting
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- erythrocyteOxygen-transporting blood component
- leukocyteInfection-fighting blood cell
serum · hematocrit · bloodstream · hematology · phlebotomy · blood count · blood smear · blood bank
Coiled, or an injury
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
- scabDried blood crust
- clot formationBlood solidifying into mass
- vasoconstrictionArterial walls contracting inward
growth factors · inflammation · endothelium · bleeding control · sealing
Blood cell birthplace
- cytoplasmGel surrounding the nucleus
- granulesSmall discrete particles
- glycoproteinProtein bonded to carbohydrates
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
serotonin · cytoskeleton · membrane · receptor · circulation · lifespan · fragmentation · organelles
coagulation
Liquid solidifying into mass
- hemostasisProcess that stops bleeding
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- thrombusIntravascular coagulated mass
aggregation · thrombin · prothrombin · fibrinogen · factor VIII · adhesion · anticoagulant · warfarin · heparin · thrombosis
hemophilia
Genetic clotting impairment
- purpuraBleeding beneath the skin
- petechiaeMinute subcutaneous hemorrhages
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
hemorrhage · leukemia · dengue · sepsis · bleeding disorder · transfusion
thrombocyte
Blood cell for clotting
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- erythrocyteOxygen-transporting blood component
leukocyte · serum · hematocrit · bloodstream · hematology · phlebotomy · blood count · blood smear · blood bank · whole blood
wound
Coiled, or an injury
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
- scabDried blood crust
- clot formationBlood solidifying into mass
vasoconstriction · growth factors · inflammation · endothelium · bleeding control · sealing
bone marrow
Blood cell birthplace
- cytoplasmGel surrounding the nucleus
- granulesSmall discrete particles
- glycoproteinProtein bonded to carbohydrates
phospholipid · serotonin · cytoskeleton · membrane · receptor · circulation · lifespan · fragmentation · organelles
- blood cellsred blood cell, red blood cells, white blood cell, white blood cells, red cells
- blood testsCBC, blood test, complete blood count, blood work, CMP
- blood traitsblood type, blood pressure, blood volume, blood sugar, hemoglobin
- lab testsblood test, blood tests, CBC, urinalysis, complete blood count
- blood bankingblood donation, blood bank, blood transfusion, blood donor, blood typing
- Blood Productswhole blood, plasma, red blood cells, red cells, packed cells
plateletsred blood cells
Oxygen-transporting components of circulation
erythrocytes · white blood cells · leukocytes · plasma · lymphocytes
plateletsantiplatelet
Clumping-cell inhibitor
anticoagulant · thrombolytics · anticoagulants · blood thinners · blood thinner
- platelet countQuantified clotting cell population