Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 WHAT IS THROMBOCYTOPENIA? 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… http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-126374/Thrombocytopenia-low-platelet-cou\ nt?q=thrombocytopenia\ ___________________________________ WHAT IS NEUTROPENIA Neutropenia is defined as a low number of neutrophil granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the body. White blood cells serve as the body's primary defense mechanism against infection and disease. In a healthy body,… http://www.bing.com/health/article/naturalstandard-125846/Neutropenia?q=neutrope\ nia ________________________________ WHAT IS A NEUTROPHIL? It is a type of white blood cell, specifically a form of granulocyte, filled with neutrally-staining granules, tiny sacs of enzymes that help the cell to kill and digest microorganisms it has engulfed by phagocytosis. The mature neutrophil has a segmented nucleus (it is called a seg or poly) while the immature neutrophil has band-shape nucleus (it is called a band). The neutrophil has a lifespan of about 3 days. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4561 FYI, Lottie Duthu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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