Blood Flashcards
1
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Leukemia
A
A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body’s ability to fight infection
2
Q
Bone Marrow Transplant
A
-procedure that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into your body to replace bone marrow
-often done in leukemia patients
3
Q
Sickle Cell
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A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down
4
Q
Hep A
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A highly contagious liver infection