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thrombocyte

 

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Noun thrombocyte has 1 sense
  1. platelet, blood platelet, thrombocyte - tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
    --1 is a kind of protoplasm, living substance

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Thrombocyte

Description:

A thrombocyte is a component of blood commonly known as a platelet. It plays a crucial role in the clotting process, helping to prevent excessive bleeding. Thrombocytes are small, irregularly shaped cells that are formed in the bone marrow and circulate in the blood.

Sample Sentences:

  • During the injury, thrombocytes clump together to form a blood clot and halt the bleeding.
  • Low thrombocyte count can lead to prolonged bleeding and difficulty stopping wounds from bleeding.
  • Thrombocytes release various growth factors that aid in the repair of damaged blood vessels.
  • There is ongoing research to explore the potential of using thrombocytes for targeted drug delivery.

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