platelet
2 synonyms for platelet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, colourless, disc-shaped particle in mammalian blood that helps blood to clot.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
thrombocyte
blood platelet
How to use platelet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
platelet count
blood platelets
platelet transfusion
It is a medical term that is also used in everyday health talk.
Etymology
The word was formed in English from plate and the ending -let.
Full origin of platelet →Frequently asked questions
What is a platelet?
A platelet is a small, colourless, disc-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals. It plays an important part in forming blood clots.
What is another word for platelet?
Thrombocyte is a synonym, and blood platelet is another name.
How do you pronounce platelet?
It is said PLAYT-lut, with the stress on the first syllable.
