<haematology> Condition in which there is defective platelet aggregation, though adherence is normal. ... See: Glanzmann's thrombasthenia. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(throm″bәs-the´ne-ә) decreased platelet function; called also thromboasthenia. Glanzmann thrombasthenia. Glanzmann thrombasthenia a hereditary platelet abnormality characterized by defective clot retraction, prolonged bleeding time, and related symptoms ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: throm′bas-thē′nē-ă Definitions: 1. An abnormality of platelets characteristic of Glanzmann thrombasthenia. Synonyms: thromboasthenia Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=91782
noun a rare autosomal recessive disease in which the platelets do not produce clots in the normal way and hemorrhage results Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974