thromboxane A2
thromboxane A2 A substance, related to the prostaglandins, that promotes blood clotting and causes constriction of blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It is released by platelets when these are activated by local tissue damage and attracts other platelets to the injury site, forming a platelet plug. Its action thus antagonizes that of prostacyclin.
More From encyclopedia.com
hemostasis , haemostasis The prevention of blood loss following rupture of blood vessels, which is effected by several physiological processes. Initially, bleedin… Hematology , Hematology is the study of blood and its basic biological components, including red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and b… Blood Clotting , Blood clotting (coagulation) is the process by which blood vessels repair ruptures after injury. Injury repair actually begins even before clotting d… hematoma , haematoma (heem-ă-toh-mă) n. an accumulation of blood within the tissues that clots to form a solid swelling. Injury, disease of the blood vessels, o… Thrombophlebitis , Thrombophlebitis
Definition
Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation inside the vein at the site of the inflammation.… Thrombosis , Thrombosis
How Does Thrombosis Happen?
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Thrombosis?
How Do Doctors Diagnose and Treat Thrombosis?
Resource
Thrombos…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
thromboxane A2