Platelet adhesiveness refers to the processes or factors which lead to the adhesion of platelets to other structures.^[1]

It can be contrasted with platelet aggregation,^[2] which refers to the processes or factors which lead to the adhesion of platelets to other platelets.

[edit] See also

• Platelet membrane glycoprotein

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