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THROMBOCYTE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

A disk-shaped structure, 2 to 4 [micrometres] in diameter, found in the blood of all mammals, and chiefly known for its role in blood coagulation ...

OBS

... platelets, which are formed in the megakaryocyte and released from its cytoplasm in clusters, lack a nucleus and DNA but contain active enzymes and mitochondria.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Cellule sanguine sans noyau, qui joue un rôle important dans l'initiation de la coagulation et de la thrombose.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
DEF

Célula sanguínea en forma de disco que se produce en la médula ósea y contribuye a la coagulación de la sangre.

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