血小板

xuèxiǎobǎn

noun #26,313

Meanings

1 blood platelet
2 thrombocyte

Characters

plate / plank / flat piece

Examples

血小板在止血过程中起关键作用。

Xuèxiǎobǎn zài zhǐxuè guòchéng zhōng qǐ guānjiàn zuòyòng.

Blood platelets play a key role in the clotting process.

他的血小板数量偏低，需要进一步检查。

Tā de xuèxiǎobǎn shùliàng piān dī, xūyào jìnyībù jiǎnchá.

His platelet count is low and further tests are needed.

Tips

memory

Think of it literally: 血 (blood) + 小 (small) + 板 (plate/plank). Blood's tiny little plates — platelets are indeed tiny disc-shaped cells.

Stroke Order

血 xuè

小 xiǎo

板 bǎn