Thrombopoiesis (also known as Thrombopoieses, Thrombocytopoiesis): 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.

NIH MeSH · D034061Phenomena and Processes

Thrombopoiesis

Also known asThrombopoieses · Thrombocytopoiesis · Thrombocytopoieses · Megakaryocytopoiesis · Megakaryocytopoieses

Definition

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.

MeSH classification

  • G04.152.825.798
  • G09.188.343.798

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Common questions about Thrombopoiesis

What does Thrombopoiesis mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Thrombopoiesis known by any other names?
Yes. Thrombopoiesis is also referred to as Thrombopoieses, Thrombocytopoiesis, Thrombocytopoieses, Megakaryocytopoiesis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Thrombopoiesis sit in the medical classification?
Thrombopoiesis falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G04.152.825.798, G09.188.343.798). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D034061) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗