 | Term | Definition |
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Blood |
composed of liquid plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets |
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Erthrocyte |
red blood cell |
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Lymphocyte |
whit blood cell |
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Thrombocyte |
platelet |
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Erthropoiesis |
production of red blood cells |
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Hemoglobin |
transports oxygen in the body |
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
a blood test done to test for inflammation |
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Syncope |
fainting |
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Tourniquet |
thin strip of latex tied around the upper arm during phlebotomy |
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Phagocytosis |
condition of ingesting cells |
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Monocyte |
a single cell |
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Antigen |
harmful invader |
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Antibody |
a defense provided by the body against an antigen |
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Plasma |
the liquid portion of the blood |
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Leukocytosis |
abnormal increase of white blood cells |
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Morphology |
the study of shape |
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Erythrocytolysis |
destruction of red blood cells |
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Hematoma |
blood vessel breakage |
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Intravenous |
into a vein |
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Immunologist |
one who specializes in the study of protections |
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Tonsillitis |
inflammation of the tonsils |
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Tonsillectomy |
surgical removal of the tonsils |
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Dysphagia |
difficulty swallowing |
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Hemophilia |
A bleeding disorder |
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Palliative |
treatment provided to relieve symptoms |
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Reticulocyte |
immature cells |
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Hemosiderosis |
abnormal increase of iron in blood |
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Thrombus |
a blood clot |
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Thrombolysis |
destruction of a clot |
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Thrombocytopenia |
decrease of platelets |
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Leukopenia |
decrease of white cells |
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CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
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Anemia |
decreased in red blood cells |
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Hematocrit |
The volume of packed red cells |
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Dyspnea |
difficult breathing |
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Tachycardia |
rapid heart beat |
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Pallor |
paleness |
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Hypotension |
low blood pressure |
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Erythropenia |
decrease in red blood cells |
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Phlebotomy |
to draw blood |
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AIDS |
acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
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Autoimmune disease |
body produces antibodies against itself causing tissue injury |
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Hypoproteinemia |
decrease in the blood protein level |
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Local edema |
edema limited to a specific area |
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Systemic edema |
generalized edema |
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Diuretics |
remove edema through urination |
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Lupus erythematosus |
autoimmune disease that affects connective tissue |
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Hodgkin's disease |
cancer of lymphatic tissue |
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lymphatic system |
a network of structures which drains fluid from tissue spaces and returns it to the blood |
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Hepatomegaly |
enlargement of the liver |
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Hepatosplenomegaly |
enlargement of the liver and spleen |
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Splenorrhexis |
rupture of the spleen |
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Splenomegaly |
enlargement of the spleen |
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Centrifuge |
a device that spins test tubes of blood |
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Vertigo |
dizziness |
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Erythema |
redness of the skin |
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Agammaglobulinemia |
the loss of the ability to produce antibodies |
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Anticoagulant |
an agent that delays or inhibits blood clotting |
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Coumadin |
an oral anticoagulant |
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Heparin |
an intravenous anticoagulant |
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Autologous Transfusion |
a transfusion prepared from a donor's own blood |
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Homologous Transfusion |
a transfusion prepared from a donor's compatible blood |
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CBC |
complete blood count |
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RBC |
red blood count |
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WBC |
white blood count |
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Hct |
hematocrit |
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Hemoglobin A1C |
blood test that indicates an average blood glucose level over a few months |
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Diff |
white cell differential |
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Pcv |
Packed cell volume |
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PT |
clotting time (Prothrombin) |
