Thrombocytes

thrombocytes: the starting material for blood clotting; also called platelets.
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thrombocytes platelets. thromboxanes A class of molecules derived from arachidonate and involved in platelet aggregation during blood clotting. Thromboxanes have a common feature of a 6-membered, ether-containing ring.
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The thrombocytes cause the blood to coagulate, blocking relatively minor wounds, but larger ones must be repaired at speed to prevent exsanguination. Damage to the internal organs can cause severe internal bleeding, or hemorrhage.
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This is an autoimmune disorder in which the patient develops antibodies against his or her own platelets (thrombocytes).
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The cells that circulate in the bloodstream are generally divided into three types: white blood cells (leukocytes), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets or thrombocytes.
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