A platelet is a small fragment of cytoplasm from a bone marrow cell that circulates in the blood and aids in clotting.
platelet: Un fragmento citoplasmático pellizcado de una célula especializada de la médula ósea. [Estas] circulan en la sangre y son importantes en la coagulación de la sangre.
| Front | platelet |
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| Back | A pinched-off cytoplasmic fragment of a specialized bone marrow cell. [These] circulate in the blood and are important in blood clotting. |
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