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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal physiology
  3. circulatory system physiology
  4. blood circulation
  5. hemostasis
  6. platelet activation
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal physiology
  3. circulatory system physiology
  4. blood circulation
  5. hemostasis
  6. platelet activation
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal physiology
  3. circulatory system physiology
  4. blood circulation
  5. hemostasis
  6. platelet activation
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal physiology
  3. circulatory system physiology
  4. blood circulation
  5. hemostasis
  6. platelet activation
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal physiology
  3. circulatory system physiology
  4. blood circulation
  5. hemostasis
  6. platelet activation

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platelet activation

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Definition

  • Information A series of progressive, overlapping events, triggered by exposure of the platelets to subendothelial tissue. These events include shape change, adhesiveness, aggregation, and release reactions. When carried through to completion, these events lead to the formation of a stable hemostatic plug.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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