Term Name:	platelet maturation
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Definition:	A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for a platelet to attain its fully functional state. A platelet is a non-nucleated disk-shaped cell formed by extrusion from megakaryocytes, found in the blood of all mammals, and mainly involved in blood coagulation.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0036345]    QuickGO    AmiGO