Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A minute, nonnucleated, disklike cytoplasmic body found in the blood plasma of mammals that is derived from a megakaryocyte and functions to promote blood clotting.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In anatomy, a little plate; a plaque or plaquette
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun hematology, cytology A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of
mammals , which plays an important role in the formation ofblood clots .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
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Examples
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When the flat mica platelet is coated with color, it becomes the perfect base for eye shadow.
Lipstick Making - Day One Anne-Marie 2008
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This flat platelet is then colored, either with natural or non-natural colors, to form a shimmery, diamond-like color.
Archive 2007-11-01 Anne-Marie 2007
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This flat platelet is then colored, either with natural or non-natural colors, to form a shimmery, diamond-like color.
Anti-Talc - Day Three - Color & Fragrance, Again Anne-Marie 2007
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Milazzo L, Vulcano F, Pascuccio M, Macioce G, et al. (2008) Long-term platelet production assessed in NOD/SCID mice injected with cord blood CD34+ cells, thrombopoietin-amplified in clinical grade serum-free culture.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Sangeetha V. M et al. 2010
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Secondary study objectives were to evaluate long-term platelet responses and the use of concurrent ITP therapies.
THE MEDICAL NEWS 2009
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Instead, they found that the drugs 'rapid benefit appears to derive from the ability to block receptors of a tyrosine kinase not known to be implicated in diabetes, an enzyme known as platelet-derived growth factor receptor, or PDGFR.
Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes 2008
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The treatment, known as platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is one of a growing number of therapies that enhance the body's ability to heal itself.
Spinning Blood Isn't Just for Athletes Melinda Beck 2010
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The treatment, known as platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is one of a growing number of therapies that enhance the body's ability to heal itself.
Spinning Blood Isn't Just for Athletes Melinda Beck 2010
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The treatment, known as platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is one of a growing number of therapies that enhance the body's ability to heal itself.
Spinning Blood Isn't Just for Athletes Melinda Beck 2010
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But Galea preferred to identify the precise area in need of repair and utilized a "blood-spinning" technique called platelet-rich plasma therapy.
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