thrombogavitis

Also known as thrombocythemia, Platelet count above reference range, thrombocythaemia, thrombocytosis

thumb|Histopathological image representing a [[bone marrow aspirate in a patient with essential thrombocythemia]]

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Medical condition (new).name: Thrombocythemia
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Thrombocytosis
Medical condition (new).image: Blausen_0740_Platelets.png
Medical condition (new).caption: 3D rendering of four inactivated and three activated platelets

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thumb|Histopathological image representing a [[bone marrow aspirate in a patient with essential thrombocythemia]]

In hematology, thrombocythemia is a condition of high platelet (thrombocyte) count in the blood. Normal count is in the range of 150 to 450 platelets per liter of blood, but investigation is typically only considered if the upper limit exceeds 750/L.