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Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal physiology > circulatory system physiology > blood circulation > hemostasis > platelet activation

Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal physiology > circulatory system physiology > blood circulation > hemostasis > platelet activation

Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > animal physiology > circulatory system physiology > blood circulation > hemostasis > platelet activation

Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal physiology > circulatory system physiology > blood circulation > hemostasis > platelet activation

Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal physiology > circulatory system physiology > blood circulation > hemostasis > platelet activation

Fields of Study > physiology > animal physiology > circulatory system physiology > blood circulation > hemostasis > platelet activation

Preferred Term:

platelet activation

Definition:

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.

Concept Schemes:

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Broader Concept:

hemostasis

Narrower Concepts:

platelet aggregation

URI:

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18144

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