noun
- Large bone marrow cells that produce platelets; found in the bone marrow and essential for blood clotting.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form; singular is megakaryocyte; commonly used in hematology and clinical medicine
Examples
- Megakaryocytes in the bone marrow fragment to release platelets into the bloodstream.
- The doctor examined the patient's megakaryocytes to assess platelet production.
- Damage to megakaryocytes can result in thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by low platelet counts.
- Megakaryocytes are among the largest cells found in bone marrow.
- Certain medications can stimulate the production of megakaryocytes to increase platelet levels.