coagulation

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Fibrin in blood clotting

blood coagulation cascade

How do scabs form?

The threat of deep vein thrombosis

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coagulation: Media

of blood

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How do scabs form?

How do scabs form?

Injuries that break skin can be painfully memorable.

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The threat of deep vein thrombosis

The threat of deep vein thrombosis

Overview of thrombosis and problems associated with abnormal blood clotting.

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Fibrin in blood clotting

Fibrin in blood clotting

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) trapped in a mesh of fibrin threads. Fibrin, a tough,...

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blood coagulation cascade

blood coagulation cascade

The blood coagulation cascade is initiated through either the extrinsic or intrinsic...

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