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Thrombocytosis
Definition 1
A hematology test result that indicates the presence of higher than normal platelet counts in the peripheral blood. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Increased numbers of platelets in the peripheral blood. (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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