die Thrombozyten
Translation
platelets, thrombocytes
Examples
Thrombozyten sind für die Blutgerinnung wichtig.
Platelets are important for blood clotting.
Ein Mangel an Thrombozyten kann gefährlich sein.
A lack of platelets can be dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
Thrombozyten (pl) platelets The number of platelets is normal.
Similar Words
Erythrozyten (erythrocytes), Leukozyten (leukocytes)
Etymology
From Greek 'thrombos' (clot) and 'kytos' (cell).
Memory Tips
Think of 'thrombo-' as in thrombosis (clotting) and '-zyten' as '-cytes' (cells). They are literally 'clot cells'.