platelets

1. Small, flat disks in the blood that aid in clotting.

Example Sentences

In early April 2021, safety regulators in the UK and Europe had concluded that blood clots combined with low platelets should be listed as a rare side effect.

From BBC

A similar trial for blood platelets is being planned.

From BBC

A similar trial for blood platelets is planned.

From BBC

Blood and platelets must be immediately available, yet they have a short shelf life, according to Daniel Parra, a spokesman for the American Red Cross.

From New York Times

As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily