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Originally Posted by Just Jacquie View Post
Donna, basically it means that the platelets are stuck together in 'clumps' or bunches. Never, ever, heard of that, I have have had years of experience reading medical records .

Dear Jacquie,

Does this site make sense about the clumping?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thr...openia/DS00691

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Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel holes.
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