BB LAB - Glossary of Terms Flashcards
fluid obtained from a cyst of a dog tapeworm which can be a source of P1 substance and there can be used to neutralize anti-P1
Hydatid cyst
nonpenetrating cryoprotective agent added to protect cells against damage
Hydroxyethyl starch (HES)
decrease in body temp
hypothermia
reaction of the body to respond and recognize foreign substances
immune response
immunologic rxn induced by initial exposure to antigens
primary immune response
immunologic reaction induced following a second exposure to an antigenq
secondary immune response
also known as anamnestic response
secondary immune response
sugar molecule that gives antigen its specificity or identifies it uniquely
immunodominant sugar
H antigen specificity, what is the immunodominant sugar
L-fucose
A antigen specificity, what is the immunodominant sugar
N-acetyl-D-galactosamine
B antigen specificity, what is the immunodominant sugar`
D-galactose
any substance capable of stimulating animmune response
immunogen
ability of an antigen to stimulate antibody response
immunogenicity
syn for antibody
immunoglobulin
study of blood-related antigens and antibodies
immunohematology
rare dominant gene that inhibits production of all Lutheran antigens
In Lu
presence of agglutination or hemolysis in compatibility testing
Incompatible
while fetus is in the uterus
in utero
in vitro reaction in w/c under certain condition of time and temperature allow antigen-antibody complex to occur
incubation
random behavior of genes on separate chromosomes inherited separately from each other
independent assortment
passingof one gene from each parent to offspring
independent segregation
transfusion administered to a fetus while still in the uterus
intrauterine transfusion
number of charged particles in solution
Ionic strength
gamma or electron treatment of cellular blood product to prevent transfusion associated graft-vs-host disease (TA-GVHD)
irradiation