Clot Retraction

**Definition:** Retraction of a clot resulting from contraction of PLATELET pseudopods attached to FIBRIN strands. The retraction is dependent on the contractile protein thrombosthenin. Clot retraction is used as a measure of platelet function.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.225.625.625.160 - E05.200.625.625.160 - G09.188.390.600.180