main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary platelets Synonyms: thrombocytes Definition: (PLAYT-lets) A type of blood cell formed in bone marrow that helps prevent bleeding by causing blood clots to form. In this micro-photo of blood cells, platelets are stained purple. A T-Lymphocyte white cell is stained green, and a Monocyte white cell is stained gold. Red blood cells are red. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.