Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small, colorless cell fragments in the blood that form clots to stop or prevent bleeding. They play a crucial role in the healing process by gathering at the site of an injury to form a temporary plug in blood vessel walls.
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A soluble plasma glycoprotein that is converted by thrombin into fibrin during blood clot formation, providing structural support for the developing clot