[process by which platelets change shape, aggregate, adhere to vascular wall, and secrete cytokines during clotting; induced by a variety of agonists including thrombin, ADP, PAF, and epinephrine via a G protein/IP3 coupled receptor system. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0032173 Relation/PAR: blood coagulation
Relation/CHD: platelet aggregation