Platelet-derived growth factor
platelet-derived growth factor n.
A substance in platelets that is mitogenic for cells at the site of a wound, causing endothelial proliferation.
Read Also:
- Platelet factor 3
platelet factor 3 n. A phospholipid lipoprotein blood coagulation factor derived from platelets that acts with certain plasma thromboplastin factors to convert prothrombin to thrombin.
- Plateletpheresis
plateletpheresis plate·let·phe·re·sis (plāt’lĭt-fə-rē’sĭs, -fěr’ə-) n. A process in which platelets are removed from donated blood and the remaining components are returned to the donor.
- Platelet-rich plasma therapy
noun a therapy using blood with high levels of platelets containing growth factors, esp. for acceleration in healing and regeneration; abbrev. PRP Examples With PRP, a concentration of platelets is injected directly into the injury.
- Platelet tissue factor
platelet tissue factor n. See thromboplastin.
- Platelike
[pleyt] /pleɪt/ noun 1. a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten. 2. the contents of such a dish; plateful. 3. an entire course of a meal served on such a dish: I had the vegetable plate for lunch. 4. the food and service for one person, as […]