Thrombopoiesis

Synonyms

Megakaryocytopoieses

Megakaryocytopoiesis

Thrombocytopoieses

Thrombocytopoiesis

Thrombopoieses

The process of generating thrombocytes (BLOOD PLATELETS) from the pluripotent HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS in the BONE MARROW via the MEGAKARYOCYTES. The humoral factor with thrombopoiesis-stimulating activity is designated THROMBOPOIETIN.