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Thrombopoiesis

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Thrombopoiesis Definition

The formation of thrombocytes or blood from megakaryocytes. In the bloodstream, platelets bind to fibrinogen at the site of a wound to initiate the blood clotting process.

Thrombopoiesis Synonyms

Thrombopoiesis, Thrombocytopoiesis

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