Abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
What are some abnormalities of the blood
A
leukaemia
Multiple myeloma
anaemia
haemophilia
clots
infection 
2
Q
What is haemophilia
A
 It is a inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly
3
Q
what is leukaemia and myeloma
A
myeloma affects white blood cells called plasma cells
Leukaemia is a broad term for cancer of the blood cells
4
Q
What are the abnormalities of the lymphatic system
A
lymphoma
Lymphadenitis: infection of the lymph node themselves
Lymphocytosis: high lymphocyte count caused by infection or cancer
Lymphedema: Swelling that develops because of a buildup of lymph fluid in the bodies tissues
