Clot Retraction

Retraction of a clot resulting from contraction of PLATELET pseudopods attached to FIBRIN strands. The retraction is dependent on the contractile protein thrombosthenin. Clot retraction is used as a measure of platelet function.

Year introduced: 1973(1964)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.625.625.160, E05.200.625.625.160, G09.188.390.600.180

MeSH Unique ID: D003018

Entry Terms:

• Clot Retractions
• Retraction, Clot
• Retractions, Clot

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Hematologic Tests
Platelet Function Tests
Clot Retraction

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Hematologic Tests
Platelet Function Tests
Clot Retraction

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Blood Physiological Phenomena
Hemostasis
Platelet Activation
Clot Retraction