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Blood and Immune 9 Flashcards

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pathogens

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disease-causing agents

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erythrocytes

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(red blood cells) are biconcave discs with no nucleus

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leukocytes

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(white blood cells) colorless cells that circulate in body fluids

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platelets

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(thrombocytes) cell fragments without a nucleus

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plasma

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(fluid matrix of blood) contains proteins and other solutes

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albumin

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main protein in plasma

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fibrinogen

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blood clotter in plasma

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globulins

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antibodies in plasma

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serum

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plasma without fibrinogen

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blood is made up of

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45% formed elements and 55% plasma

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blood

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fluid that circulates through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins, transporting oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients to the tissues

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formed elements

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blood cells and cellular fragments

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packed cell volume

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the volume of blood cells in a sample after it has been centrifuged; normally about 45% of the blood sample

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plasma

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liquid portion of blood that carries formed elements, clotting factors, electrocytes, and proteins

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serum

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liquid portion of blood left after removing the clotting factors and blood cells

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bone marrow

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soft tissue within medullary cavities of bone, with multiple functions including the production of blood cells

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erythropoietin (EPO)

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hormone released by kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in bone marrow

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hemopoiesis; hematopoisis

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formation of various types of blood cells and other formed elements

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lymphatic system

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network of vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphatic organs that plays a role in immunity by collecting lymph

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lymph

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colorless liquid containing white blood cells that drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream

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lymph node

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bean-shaped body in which lymph is filtered and lymphocytes are formed

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spleen

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vascular lymphatic organ responsible for filtering blood, destroying old red blood cells, producing red blood cells before birth, and storing blood

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erythrocyte; red blood cell

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red blood cell that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide

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hemoglobin (HGB, Hb, Hgb)

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protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen; gives red blood cells the characteristic color

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iron (Fe)

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essential trace element necessary for hemoglobin to transport oxygen in red blood cells

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macrocyte

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a large red blood cell

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Rh factor

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protein substance present in the red blood cells of most people (85%); it is capable of inducing antigenic reactions

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leukocytes; white blood cells (WBC)

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largest blood cell; protects against pathogens, foreign substances, and cellular debris

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granulocyte

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white blood cell with visible granules; the three types pf granulocytes are named according to the type of dye to which each is attracted

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neutrophil

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type of granulocyte that fights against bacterial infections; stains a neutral pink; 60-70% of circulating WBCs

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eosinophil

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type of granulocyte that functions in allergic reactions and against parasites; stains red; 2-4% of circulating WBCs

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basophil

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type of granulocyte that releases histamine in allergic reactions and inflammatory responses; stains a dark blue with a basic dye; 0.5-1.0% of circulating WBCs

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agranulocyte

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white blood cell without clearly visible granules

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lymphocyte

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type of agranulocyte that circulates in the lymphatic system and is active in immunity; 20-25% of circulating WBCs

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B lymphocyte; B cell

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white blood cell that, when in contact with a foreign antigen, produces antibodies to inactivate the antigen

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T lymphocyte; T cell

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white blood cell that matures in the thymus and specializes in creating immune response

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monocyte

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largest type of white blood cell; 3-8% of circulating WBCs

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macrophage

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enlarged and matured monocyte active in phagocytes (eating and destroying)

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platelets (PLT); thrombocytes

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cellular fragments in the blood that stick together, forming a clot

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clotting factors

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any of the various plasma components involved in the clotting process

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coagulation

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clotting; changing from a liquid to a solid state

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fibrin

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elastic fiber protein needed in clotting and derived from fibrinogen

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fibrinogen

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plasma protein that is converted into solid threads called fibrin

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antibody (Ab)

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soldier-like protein that protects the body and inactivates antigens; provides immunity against specific substances and microorganisms

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antigen (Ag)

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agent of substance that provokes an immune response

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histamine

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substance released by damaged cells that increases blood flow to the area, causing an inflammatory response (inflammation) involving heat, redness, swelling, and pain

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immune response

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the body’s reaction to an antigen

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immunity

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protection against disease

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pathogen

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any virus, microorganism, or other substance that causes disease

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phagocytosis

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cellular process of eating and destroying substances, usually by the neutrophils and macrophages

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chrom/o, chromat/o

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color

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cyt/o

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cell

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erythr/o

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red

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granul/o

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granules

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hem/o, hemat/o

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blood

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immun/o

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immune, safe

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leuk/o

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white

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lymph/o

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lymph

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neutr/o

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neutral

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nucle/o

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nucleus

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path/o

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disease

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phag/o

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eat, swallow

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phleb/o

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vein

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plas/o

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formation, growth

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thromb/o

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blood clot

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auto-

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self, same

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basi-, baso-

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base

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macro-

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large, long

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micro-

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small

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mono-

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one

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pro-

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before, promoting

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poly-

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many, much

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-cyte

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-emia

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blood (condition of)

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-sis

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condition, process

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-gen

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origin, production

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-lysis

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destruction, breakdown, separation

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-penia

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deficiency

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-philia

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attraction of, liking

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-poiesis

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production, formation

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-rrhage

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flowing forth

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-y

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condition of

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autoimmunity

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pertaining to one’s immune system attacking its own tissues or cells

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cytopathic

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pertaining to a disease or disorder of a cell or cellular component

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hemopoietic; hematopoietic

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pertaining to the formation of blood cells

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hemolytic

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pertaining to the rupture or destruction of red blood cells

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hemorrhagic

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pertaining to profuse or excessive bleeding

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hemostasis

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stopping blood flow or arresting bleeding

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hypersensitive

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condition of excessive response or an exaggerated sensitivity to a stimulus

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Inflammatory

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pertaining to heat, redness, swelling, and pain in response to tissue injury

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predisposition

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condition of being susceptible to disease

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proliferative

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growing and increasing in number of similar cells

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rejection

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immunologic response of incompatibility to a transplanted organ or tissue

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systemic

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pertaining to the whole body

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virulent

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denotes an extremely toxic pathogen

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anemia

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condition in which the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or packed cell volume is lower than normal

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aplastic anemia

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disorder in which the bone marrow does not produce enough red blood cells

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iron deficiency anemia

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disorder in which hemoglobin is unable to transport oxygen due to a lack of iron

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pernicious anemia

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disorder in which the number of red bloods cells decreases with simultaneous enlargement of individual cells (macrocytes) due to an inability to absorb vitamin B12

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hemorrhagic anemia

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blood loss anemia; disorder involving lack of red blood cells due to profuse blood loss

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thalassemia

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disorder caused by a genetic defect resulting in low hemoglobin production

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sickle cell anemia

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disorder caused by a genetic defect resulting in abnormal hemoglobin causing a sickle-shaped red blood cells, which have difficulty moving through small capillary vessels

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autoimmune disease

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condition in which the immune system attacks normal body tissues

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hemophilia

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bleeding disorder due to a deficiency of a clotting factor

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clotting disorder

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condition characterized by an inability of blood to coagulate

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thrombocytopenia

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disorder involving low levels of platelets in the blood

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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

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disorder resulting from platelet destruction by macrophages characterized by bruising and bleeding from mucous membranes

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von Willebrand disease (vWD)

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bleeding disorder characterized by a tendency to bleed primarily from the mucous membranes due to a deficiency of clotting factor

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hemochromatosis

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excessive absorption and storage of dietary iron in body tissues causing dysfunction

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mononucleosis

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increase of mononuclear leukocytes with symptoms of fever, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, and fatigue

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pancytopenia

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deficiency in all types of blood cells

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polycythemia

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increase in number of red blood cells

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rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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autoimmune disease causing progressive changes and inflammation in multiple joints, especially in the hands and feet

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septicemia

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spread of microorganisms or toxins through circulating blood

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Sjögren sydrome

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chronic autoimmune disease characterized by degeneration of the salivary and lacrimal glands causing dryness of the mouth and eyes and other mucous membranes

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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

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inflammatory, autoimmune, connective tissue disease that can affect all organ systems

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thrombosis

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abnormal presence of clotting within a blood vessel

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albumin

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measurement of this protein level; used to diagnose liver or kidney problems, inflammation, malnutrition, or dehydration

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bilirubin

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screen for liver disorders or anemia; bile, found in bilirubin, is a yellow pigment formed from hemoglobin, and excess is associated with jaundice (abnormal yellowing of the skin)

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blood smear

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evaluation of the appearance and number of blood cells and the different types of white blood cells

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complete blood count (CBC); hemogram

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automated count of all blood cells

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erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR)

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Time management of red blood cells settling in a test tube over one hour; used to diagnose inflammation and anemias

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hematocrit (HCT, Hct)

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percentage of red blood cells in a sample of whole blood; used to diagnose various disorders including anemia

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hemoglobin (HGB, Hgb, Hb) test

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test for the red blood cell protein responsible for binding oxygen; used to diagnose various disorders including anemia

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platelet count (PLT)

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number of platelets present; used to diagnose bleeding disorders or bone marrow disease

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red blood count (RBC)

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number of erythrocytes present; used to diagnose various disorders including anemia

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white blood count (WBC)

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number of leukocytes present; used to diagnose various disorders, including infections and diseases, and for monitoring treatment

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crossmatching

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blood typing test for compatibility between donor and recipient blood

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culture and sensitivity (C&S)

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growing a microorganism from a specimen taken from the body to determine its susceptibility to particular medications

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prothrombin time (PT)

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measurement of time for blood to clot

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differential white blood count; differential count

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test that determines the number of each type of white blood cell in a blood sample

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antinuclear antibody (ANA) test

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assessment for autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and others

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody test

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diagnostic test for mononucleosis and evaluation of Epstein-Barr virus

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mononucleosis spot test

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assessment for mononucleosis

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rheumatoid factor test

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test for rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren syndrome

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apheresis

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infusion of a patient’s own blood after certain cellular or fluid elements have been removed; used especially to remove antibodies in treating autoimmune disorders

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blood transfusion (BT)

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transfer of blood between compatible donor and recipient

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autologous blood

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blood donated for future use by same patient; usually presurgical

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blood component therapy

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transfusion of specific blood components such as packed red blood cells, plasma, or platelets

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homologous blood

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blood donated from same species for use by a compatible recipient

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bone marrow aspiration (BMA)

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removal of a small amount of fluid and cells inside the bone with a needle and syringe

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bone marrow transplant (BMT)

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transfer of bone marrow from one person to another

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immunization; vaccination

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administration of a weakened or killed pathogen, or a protein of a pathogen, to cause the immune system to create antibodies for future protection

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immunosuppression

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use of chemotherapy or immunosuppressant drugs to interfere with immune responses; usually prescribed for autoimmune disorders

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phlebotomy; venipuncture; venotomy

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incision into a vein to inject a solution or withdraw blood

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plasmapheresis

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removal and replacement of a patient’s own blood after plasma has been removed and replaced with a plasma substitute

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splenectomy

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surgical removal of the spleen

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antibiotic

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drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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anticoagulant

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drug that prevents or inhibits blood clotting

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antihistamine

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drug used to stop the effects of histamine; used especially to treat allergies

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hemostatic agent; procoagulant

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drug that stops the flow of blood within vessels

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immune serum; antiserum

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serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; used to treat specific diseases

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immunosuppressant

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drug used to suppress or reduce immune responses in organ transplant recipients or those with severe autoimmune diseases

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thrombolytic agent

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drug that dissolves a blood clot

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vaccine

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preparation composed of a weakened or killed pathogen

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allergology

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medical specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions

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hematology

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medical specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs

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immunology

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medical specialty concerned with immunity, allergy, and induced sensitivity

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rheumatology

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medical specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic conditions (those affect joints), arthritis, and autoimmune diseases

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Ab

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Ag

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ANA

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antinuclear antibody test

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BMA

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bone marrow aspiration

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BMT

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bone marrow transplant

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BT

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blood transfusion

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CBC

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complete blood count

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

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EPO

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erythropoietin

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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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Fe

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HCT, Hct, ht

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hematocrit

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HGB, Hb, Hgb

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hemoglobin

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ITP

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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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PLT

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platelet or platelet count

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RA

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rheumatoid arthritis

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PT

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prothrombin time

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RBC

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red blood cell; red blood count

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SLE

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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vWD

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von Willebrand disease

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WBC

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white blood cell; white blood count

Medical Terminology (17 decks)

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