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CLOT RETRACTIONS

\klˈɒt ɹɪtɹˈakʃənz], \klˈɒt ɹɪtɹˈakʃənz], \k_l_ˈɒ_t ɹ_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n_z]\

Definitions of CLOT RETRACTIONS

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Retraction of a clot resulting from contraction of platelet pseudopods attached to fibrin strands that is dependent on the contractile protein thrombosthenin. Used as a measure of platelet function.

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