Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

platelet maturation

Term ID
GO:0036345
Synonyms
Definition
A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for a platelet to attain its fully functional state. A platelet is a non-nucleated disk-shaped cell formed by extrusion from megakaryocytes, found in the blood of all mammals, and mainly involved in blood coagulation.
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Ontology
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