NCIt definition : An irregular, disc-shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting. Platelets
are not blood cells, they are fragments of large bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An irregular, disc-shaped structure in the blood that assists in blood clotting.
Platelets are not blood cells, they are fragments of large bone marrow cells called
megakaryocytes. (NCI); NCI-GLOSS: 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.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046614; CDR0000045840;