Term Name:	platelet activation
Synonyms:	blood coagulation, platelet activation
Definition:	A series of progressive, overlapping events triggered by exposure of the platelets to subendothelial tissue. These events include shape change, adhesiveness, aggregation, and release reactions. When carried through to completion, these events lead to the formation of a stable hemostatic plug.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0030168]    QuickGO    AmiGO