Assessment and Pathology - Blood Conditions Flashcards
1
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anemia
A
reduced red blood cells
2
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aplastic anemia
A
anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities
3
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hemolytic anemia
A
anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells
4
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iron deficiency anemia
A
anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
5
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bilirubinemia
A
presence of bilirubin in the blood
6
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hyperbilirubinemia
A
excessive bilirubin in the blood
7
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hypercholestrolemia
A
excessive cholestrol in the blood
8
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hyperlipidemia
A
excessive fat in the blood
9
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hypervolemia
A
increased blood volume
10
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hypovolemia
A
decreased blood volume
11
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septicemia
A
presence of disease-causing microorganisms in the blood
12
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uremia
A
presence of urine in the blood
