1.
platelet; thrombocyte
A small cell fragment in the blood that plays a key role in clotting and wound healing.
血小板の数が少ない。
The platelet count is low.
血小板は出血を止める役割を果たす。
Platelets play the role of stopping bleeding.
血液検査の結果、血小板の値が正常範囲より低かったため再検査となった。
The blood test results showed the platelet value was below the normal range, so a retest was scheduled.
A medical term composed of 血 (blood), 小 (small), and 板 (plate). Platelets are one of three main components of blood along with 赤血球 (red blood cells) and 白血球 (white blood cells). Learners may encounter this word at doctor's visits or when reading blood test results in Japan.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 血小板の数 / 血小板数 — platelet count
- 血小板が減少する — platelets decrease
- 血小板輸血 — platelet transfusion
- 血小板凝集 — platelet aggregation
RELATED TERMS:
- 赤血球 — red blood cell
- 白血球 — white blood cell
- 血液 — blood