megakaryocyte
/ˌmɛɡəˈkɛrioʊˌsaɪt/
noun
- A large bone marrow cell that produces platelets, which help blood clot.
- Megakaryocytes are found in the bone marrow and are essential for blood clotting.
- Each megakaryocyte can produce thousands of platelets.
- Doctors study megakaryocytes to understand certain blood disorders.