Hematology 1
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staskosgirl6207 on April 18, 2010
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Medical Terminology, phlebotomy
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Albumin | The most abundant protein in the blood. |
| Anisocytosis | RBC's that vary in cell size. |
| Antecubital Fossa | The inside of the elbow. |
| Anticoagulant | Medication that inhibits blood clotting. |
| Arteriole | Small artery. |
| Artery | Vessel which carries blood away from the heart. |
| Basilic Vein | Large vein on the innter side of the upper arm (small finger side). |
| Basophils | WBC which releases histamine and is increased during allergic reactions. |
| Biohazardous Waste | Waste that is considered to be contaminated and potentially infectious. |
| Blood | Liquid tissue containing plasma and formed elements (cells). |
| Buffy Coat | Thin layer between plasma and RBC in a volume of anticoagulated blood; contains WBC and PLT's. |
| Capillary Puncture | Puncture of capillary to withdraw blood. |
| Cephalic Vein | Large vein on the outer side of the upper arm (thumb side). |
| Complete Blood Count | CBC; A test to determine the cellular components of blood. |
| Cross-Match | Lab test to determine whether donated blood will be compatible with recipients blood. |
| Differential | Test to determine the percentage of the five types of WBC's in blood. |
| Dyscrasia | Any blood abnormality. |
| Ecchymosis | Bruising. |
| Eosinophils | WBC which counteracts histamine and is increased during healing processes. |
| Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate | ESR; Test that measures the speed at which RBC's settle out in anticoagulated blood. |
| Erythrocytes | RBC's (Red Blood Cells). |
| Erythrocytolysis | Destruction of RBC's. |
| Glucometer | Instrument used to measure the amount of glucose in the blood. |
| Hemapheresis | Process where blood is withdrawn from a patient. |
| Hematocrit | Test to determine the percentage of packed RBC's in a volume of blood. |
| Hemoglobin | Iron containing pigment of RBC's; Helps RBC's transport Oxygen. |
| Hemophilia | Hereditary disease in which there is a lack of factor VIII or factor IX which causes the blood to not clot properly. |
| Hemopoiesis | Formation of blood cells. |
| Hemostasis | To stop bleeding. |
| Hepatitis B | Viral infection and inflammation of the liver, causing jaundice; Easily transmissable. |
| Hyperchromasia | RBC's that have an increased color. |
| Hypochromasia | RBC's that have a decreased red color. |
| Lancet | Small, sharp instrument used to perform capillary punctures. |
| Leukocytes | WBC's (White Blood Cells). |
| Leukocytosis | Increase in WBC due to bacterial infections (EX: appendicitis, pneumonia or leukemia). |
| Leukopenia | Decrease in WBC due to viral infections or bone marrow depression. |
| Lymphocytes | WBC responsible for maintaining the immune system; Includes T-Cells and B-Cells. |
| Macrophage | Large WBC (monocyte) capable of phagocytosis. |
| Median Cubital Vein | Large vein in the middle of the upper arm; Most commonly used for venipuncture. |
| Megakaryocyte | Cell in the bone marrow which produces thrombocytes. |
| Monocytes | WBC responsible for phagocytosis; Often referred to as a macrophage. Increased during long-term or chronic infections. |
| Neutrophils | WBC responsible for phagocytosis; Increased during short-term or acute infections. |
| Normochromasia | RBC's that are normal in color. |
| Petechiae | Pin sized red dots on the skin, caused by broken capillaries. |
| Phagocyte | A cell capable of ingesting foreign substances and other cells. |
| Phagocytosis | The process of ingesting foreign substances and other cells. |
| Phlebotomy | Incision into a vein to remove blood. |
| Plasma | Liquid portion of the blood; Cells, clotting factors, and other substances are found in plasma. |
| Poikilocytosis | RBC's that vary in cell shape. |
| Polychromasia | RBC's that vary in red color (some are pale, some may be normal, some are dark). |
| Prothrombin Time | PT; Test to determine the amount of time it takes to activate prothrombin in order for a clot to form. |
| Red Blood Cell Count | Test to approximate the number of RBC's in a cubic millimeter of blood. |
| Reticulocyte | Immature, nucleated RBC. |
| Serology | Study of serum; Lab department that deals with tests regarding the immune response. |
| Serum | Liquid portion of blood (when drawn in a serum/clot tube) that does not contain clotting factors. |
| Thrombocytes | Platelets; Cell fragments which initiate the clotting process. |
| Thrombocytopenia | Decreased amount of platelets. |
| Thrombolysis | Destruction of a blood clot. |
| Tourniquet | Strap used to occlude the veins when performing venipuncture. |
| Venipuncture | Surgical puncture of a vein to withdraw blood. |
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