platelet
Translation
platelet
Examples
Platelets help your blood to clot.
Platelets help your blood to clot.
Grammar Patterns
((a platelet count)) the number of platelets in a person's blood. A low platelet count can be dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thrombocyte
Etymology
From 'plate' + '-let' (diminutive suffix). Literally 'a small plate'.
Memory Tips
Think of tiny 'plates' floating in your blood to patch up cuts.