THROMBASTHENIAS
\θɹˌɒmbasθˈiːni͡əz], \θɹˌɒmbasθˈiːniəz], \θ_ɹ_ˌɒ_m_b_a_s_θ_ˈiː_n_iə_z]\
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A congenital bleeding disorder with prolonged bleeding time, absence of aggregation of platelets in response to most agents, especially ADP, and impaired or absent clot retraction. Platelet membranes are deficient in or have a defect in the glycoprotein IIb-IIIa complex (PLATELET GLYCOPROTEIN GPIIB-IIIA COMPLEX).
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