Phenomena and Processes

Platelet Activation

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Activation, Platelet
  • Activations, Platelet
  • Platelet Activations

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Previous Indexing

  • Blood Platelets (1972-1989)
  • Platelet Aggregation (1977-1989)

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  1. G09.188.390w.600

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Platelet Activation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015539. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015539
  2. Platelet Activation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14819467