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MeSH Heading: Thrombopoiesis
Tree Number(s): G04.152.825.798; G09.188.343.798
Unique ID: D034061
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D034061
Scope Note: The process of generating thrombocytes (BLOOD PLATELETS) from the pluripotent HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS in the BONE MARROW via the MEGAKARYOCYTES. The humoral factor with thrombopoiesis-stimulating activity is designated THROMBOPOIETIN.
Entry Term(s): Megakaryocytopoiesis; Thrombocytopoiesis
NLM Classification #: WH 140
Previous Indexing: Blood Platelets (1965-2002); Hematopoiesis (1965-2002)
Public MeSH Note: 2003
History Note: 2003
Date Established: 2003/01/01
Date of Entry: 2002/07/03
Revision Date: 2016/06/17

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