Impaired platelet aggregation
An impairment in the rate and degree to which platelets aggregate after the addition of an agonist that stimulates platelet clumping. Platelet aggregation is measured using aggregometer to measure the optical density of platelet-rich plasma, whereby platelet aggregation causes the plasma to become more transparent. [ DDD:wouwehand ]
Term info
- UMLS:C1855853
An impairment in the rate and degree to which platelets aggregate after the addition of an agonist that stimulates platelet clumping. Platelet aggregation is measured using aggregometer to measure the optical density of platelet-rich plasma, whereby platelet aggregation causes the plasma to become more transparent.
HP:0008177
Deficient platelet aggregation, Platelet aggregation defect, Defective platelet aggregation
HP:0003540