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(PLATE-let)
| | A tiny piece of a cell found in the blood that breaks off from a large cell found in the bone marrow. Platelets help wounds heal and prevent bleeding by forming blood clots. Also called thrombocyte. |
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, red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets. Blood circulates through the body in the arteries and veins.','popup','width=780,height=630,scrollbars=1,resizable=1,menubar=0,location=0,status=0,toolbar=0'))