Glossary

Thrombocytes

Thrombocytes

Thrombozyten·Also: Blutplättchen

Platelets (thrombocytes) are small nucleus-free cell fragments in the blood. They are formed from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and play a central role in stopping bleeding (haemostasis).

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