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Platelet Activation MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


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Platelet Activation
Tree Number(s)
G09.188.390.600
Unique ID
D015539
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015539
Scope Note
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.
Previous Indexing
Blood Platelets (1972-1989)
Platelet Aggregation (1977-1989)
See Also
Bleeding Time
Public MeSH Note
90
History Note
90
Date Introduced
1990/01/01
Last Updated
2016/06/17
Platelet Activation Preferred
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