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Introduction to Hematology

Diseases of Platelets
When there are too few platelets, a condition known as thrombocytopenia, the blood fails to clot properly. Often many tiny areas of bleeding may be seen under the skin.

 
Section Two: What is Blood?
What is Blood?
How Blood Cells are Made
Plasma
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Platelets