Bleeding from the gums, nose, or gastrointestinal tract, and signs of hemorrhage under the skin such as purpura, petechiae, and ecchymoses are symptoms that can be caused by a lack of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
platelets
A lack of platelets can cause bleeding from the gums, nose, or gastrointestinal tract; and signs of hemorrhage under the skin such as purpura, petechiae, and ecchymoses.
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