Blood Flashcards
1
Q
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
A
A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down
4
Q
Hep A
A
A highly contagious liver infection
