thrombocytosis
thrombocytosis · thrombocytoses
The condition of having an abnormally high number of thrombocytes in the bloodstreamThe condition of having an abnormally high number of thrombocytes (platelets) in the bloodstream; can give a predisposition to thrombosis
Meaning
1 sensesThe condition of having an abnormally high number of thrombocytes (platelets) in the bloodstream; can give a predisposition to thrombosis
More definitions
- increase in the number of platelets in the blood which tends to cause clots to form; associated with many neoplasms and chronic infections and other diseases
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From thrombocyte + -osis = thrombo- + cytosis.From thrombocyte + -osis = thrombo- + cytosis.
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Forms
plural: thrombocytoses| Singular | thrombocytosis |
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irregular