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.