thrombocytosis
/ˌθrɑmbəsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the blood has a higher than normal number of platelets, which can increase the risk of blood clots.
- The doctor monitored her thrombocytosis closely after surgery.
- Patients with thrombocytosis may need medication to prevent clotting.
- Thrombocytosis is often discovered during a routine blood test.