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Glossary for Bleeding Disorders

Dr. Reeja Tharu
Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Dr. Sunil Shroff
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)
Last Updated on Feb 17, 2016
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Glossary

Fibrinolysis- disintegration of fibrin that forms the clot

Coagulation- clotting

Collagen- group of naturally occurring proteins

Warfarin- a commonly used oral anticoagulant that comes in tablet form

Platelets- irregular shaped bodies present in blood
Published on May 02, 2011
Last Updated on Feb 17, 2016

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