Discovery of thrombocytopenia (reduced platelet count)
Definition of thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia is also called reduced platelet count medically. Thrombocytopenia is such a situation that platelets are produced from the bone marrow slower than the speed they are lost.
Thrombocytopenia may be caused by
•   a failure of platelet production
•   an increased rate of removal from blood.
About platelets
Platelets are tiny cells that circulate in the blood and whose function is to take part in the clotting process.
Inside each platelet are many granules, containing compounds that enhance the ability of platelets to stick to each other and also to the surface of a damaged blood vessel wall.
The platelet count in the circulating blood is normally between Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cancer, Reduced platelet count, Thrombocytopenia
