Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thrombocyte

Noun

/ˈθrɒmbəˌsaɪt/

Definition

A thrombocyte is a type of blood cell that plays a crucial role in blood clotting.

Examples

The body produces thrombocytes in the bone marrow.
During an injury, thrombocytes aggregate at the site and begin the clotting process.
A low thrombocyte count can lead to excessive bleeding.

Meaning

Thrombocytes, also known as platelets, are small cell fragments in the blood that help stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.