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thrombocyte noun[ C ] anatomy specializeduk /ˈθrɒm.bə.saɪt/ us /ˈθrɑːm.bə.saɪt/ a very small cell in the blood that makes it thicker and more solid to stop bleeding caused by an injury: The thrombocytes cause the blood to clot, blocking relatively minor wounds. A lower thrombocyte count is a potential side effect of the treatment. The blood platelet or thrombocyte concentration varies between individuals. The agent can also lead to a reduction in the numbers of thrombocytes in the bloodstream. Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are irregularly shaped blood cells when activated. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Cells actin anaphase anti-platelet assort axoplasm histochemistry histography homologous chromosomes infiltration intercellular neoplasia nerve fibre neurofibril neurofibrillary neuroglia teratoma tetrad thymocyte turgor unciliated
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