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thrombocyte

/θɹɒmbəsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does thrombocyte mean?

noun

A small blood cell involved in blood clotting, also known as a platelet. Thrombocytes are produced in the bone marrow and play a crucial role in stopping bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's thrombocytes to determine the cause of their bleeding disorder."

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