platelet

Definition / meaning of platelet

A tiny piece of a cell found in the blood that breaks off from a large cell found in the bone marrow. Platelets help wounds heal and prevent bleeding by forming blood clots. Also called thrombocyte.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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