Thrombopoiesis refers to the process of thrombocyte generation. Thromobocytes are ligations of the cytoplasm from megakaryocytes. A single megakaryocyte can give rise to thousands of thrombocytes. The term `thrombocytopoiesis` is sometimes used to emphasize the cellular nature. Thrombopoietin stimulates megakaryopoiesis, the process of megakaryo.....
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Noun: The production of platelets. Normal thrombopoiesis would mean that platelet production was normal.
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Precisely, the process of a clot forming in blood, but generally used with reference to the formation of blood platelets (thrombocytes). ... Origin: thrombo-+ G. Poiesis, a making ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(throm″bo-poi-e´sis) thrombogenesis. thrombocytopoiesis. adj., thrombopoiet´ic., adj.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: throm′bō-poy-ē′sis Definitions: 1. Precisely, the process of a clot forming in blood, but generally used with reference to the formation of blood platelets (thrombocytes).
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