thrombocyte
Blood clot former
Thrombocyte is the technical term for a platelet, the small cell fragments in blood that clump together to form clots and stop bleeding.
When a blood vessel is damaged, thrombocytes rush to the site and stick together, plugging the wound.
The term appears primarily in medical and scientific contexts, while platelet dominates in everyday usage.
Low thrombocyte counts can cause excessive bleeding; high counts may increase clotting risk.
Liquid solidifying into mass
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- hemostasisProcess that stops bleeding
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- adhesionState of clinging fast
thrombin · prothrombin · fibrinogen · clot formation · vasoconstriction
Quantified clotting cell population
- blood smearThin layer for microscopy
- bone marrow biopsyTissue sample from skeleton's interior
- complete blood countHematological assessment of cellular elements
Substance preventing blood clots
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- warfarinClot-preventing medication
- heparinSubstance preventing coagulation
- blood thinnerClot-prevention medication
Bleeding beneath the skin
- petechiaeMinute subcutaneous hemorrhages
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- hematomaBlood collected outside vessels
- bleeding disorderImpaired blood clotting condition
Blood cell birthplace
- glycoproteinsSugar-bound cellular proteins
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- disk-shapedFlat and circular
- circulationMovement through a system
hematopoiesis · cytoskeleton · granules · microtubules · lifespan · fragmentation · maturation · progenitor
coagulation
Liquid solidifying into mass
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- hemostasisProcess that stops bleeding
- aggregationCombined collection of items
adhesion · thrombin · prothrombin · fibrinogen · clot formation · vasoconstriction
platelet count
Quantified clotting cell population
- blood smearThin layer for microscopy
- bone marrow biopsyTissue sample from skeleton's interior
- complete blood countHematological assessment of cellular elements
anticoagulant
Substance preventing blood clots
purpura
Bleeding beneath the skin
- petechiaeMinute subcutaneous hemorrhages
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- hematomaBlood collected outside vessels
bone marrow
Blood cell birthplace
- glycoproteinsSugar-bound cellular proteins
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- disk-shapedFlat and circular
circulation · hematopoiesis · cytoskeleton · granules · microtubules · lifespan · fragmentation · maturation · progenitor · differentiation
thrombocyteerythrocyte
Oxygen-transporting blood component
red blood cell · leukocyte · white blood cell · lymphocyte · neutrophil
thrombocyteanticoagulant
Substance preventing blood clots
plasmin · thrombolytic · heparin · warfarin · blood thinner
cytoplasm, cytology, thrombosis, thrombus, leukocyte, erythrocyte, thrombotic