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Blood And Lymphatic System Flashcards

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Blast/o

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Germ or bud

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Chrom/o, chromat/o

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Color

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Chyl/o

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Juice

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Cyt/o

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Cell

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Hem/o, hemat/o

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Blood

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Immun/o

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Safe

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Lymph/o

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Clear fluid

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Morph/o

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Form

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Myel/o

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Bone marrow or spinal cord

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Phag/o

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Eat or swallow

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Plas/o

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Formation

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Reticul/o

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A net

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Splen/o

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Spleen

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Thromb/o

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Clot

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Thym/o

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Thymus gland

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plasma

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Liquid portion of the blood and lymph; contains water, proteins, and cellular components (leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets)

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Serum

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Liquid portion of the blood that remains after clotting

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Erythrocyte

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Red blood cell, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Hemoglobin

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The protein-iron compound in erythrocytes that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell; protects the body from harmful invading substances

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Granulocytes

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A group of leukocytes containing granules in their cytoplasm

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Neutrophil

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A granular leukocyte, named for the neutral strain of its granules, that fights infection by swallowing bacteria

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Polymorphonuclear (PMN) leukocyte

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Another term for neutrophil, referring to the many segments in its nucleus

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Eosinophil

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A granular leukocyte, named for the rose-colored stain of its granules, that increases in allergic and some infectious reactions

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Basophil

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A granular leukocyte, named for the dark stain of its granules, that brings anticoagulant substances to inflamed tissues

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Agranulocytosis

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A group of leukocytes without granules in their nuclei

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Lymphocyte

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An agranulocytic leukocyte that is active in the process of immunity; the three categories of lymphocytes are T cells (thymus-dependent), B cells (bone-marrow dependent), and natural killer (NK) cells

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Monocyte

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An agranulocytic leukocyte that performs phagocytosis to fight infection

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Platelets

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Thrombocytes; cell fragments in the blood that are essential for blood clotting (coagulation)

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Thymus

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Primary gland of the lymphatic system, located within the mediastinum, that helps to maintain the body’s immune response by producing T lymphocytes

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Spleen

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Organ between the stomach and the diaphragm that filters out aging blood cells, removes cellular debris by performing phagocytosis, and provides an environment for lymphocytes to initiate immune responses

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Lymph

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Fluid that is circulated through the lymph vessels

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Lymph capillaries

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Microscopic vessels that draw lymph from tissues to the lymph vessels

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Lymph vessels

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Vessels that receive lymph from the lymph capillaries and circulate it to the lymph nodes

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Lacteals

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Specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the bloodstream

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Chyle

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White or pale yellow substance in lymph that contains fatty substances absorbed by the lacteals

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Lymph nodes

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Many small, oval structures that filter lymph from the lymph vessels; major locations include the cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions

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Lymph ducts

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Collecting channels that carry lymph from the lymph nodes to the veins

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Right lymphatic duct

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Receives lymph from the right upper part of the body

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Thoracic duct

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Receives lymph from the left side of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, left arm, and lower extremities

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Immunity

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Process of disease protection induced by exposure to an antigen

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Antigen

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A substance that, when introduced into the body, causes the formation of antibodies against it

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Antibody

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A substance produced by the body that destroys or inactivates an antigen that has entered the body

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Active immunity

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A long-lasting immunity that results from stimulating the body to produce its own antibodies; developed either naturally, in response to an infection, or artificially, in response to the administration of a vaccine

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Passive immunity

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A short-lasting immunity that results from foreign antibodies that are covered either naturally, through the placenta to a fetus, or artificially, by injection of a serum containing antibodies

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Microcytosis

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Presence of small red blood cells

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Macrocytosis

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Presence of large red blood cells

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Anisocytosis

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Presence of RBCs of unequal size

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Poikilocytosis

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Presence of large, irregularly shaped RBCs

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Reticulocytosis

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An increased number of immature erythrocytes in the blood

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Erythropenia

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An abnormally reduced number of RBCs

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Lymphocytopenia

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An abnormally reduced number of lymphocytes

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Neutropenia

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A decreased number of neutrophils

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Pancytopenia

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An abnormally reduced number of all cellular components in the blood

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Thrombocytopenia

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An abnormally decreased number of platelets in the blood, impairing the clotting process

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Hemolysis

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Breakdown of the RBC membrane

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Immunocompromised

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Impaired immunologic defenses caused by an immunodeficiency disorder or by therapy with immunosuppressive agents

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Immunosuppression

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Impaired ability to provide an immune response

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Lymphadenopathy

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Enlargement (diseased) lymph nodes

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Splenomegaly

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Enlargement of the spleen

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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A syndrome caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that renders immune cells ineffective, permitting opportunistic infections, malignancies, and neurological diseases to develop; transmitted sexually or through contaminated blood

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Anemia

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A condition of reduced numbers of RBCs, hemoglobin, or packed red cells in the blood, resulting in a diminished ability of RBCs to transport oxygen to the tissues

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Aplastic anemia

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A normocytic-normochromic type of anemia characterized by the failure of bone marrow to produce RBCs

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Iron deficiency anemia

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A microcytic-hypochromic type of anemia characterized by a lack of iron that affects the production of hemoglobin and is characterized by small RBCs containing low amounts of hemoglobin

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Pernicious anemia

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A macrocytic-normochromic type of anemia characterized by an inadequate supply of vitamin B12, causing RBCs to become large, varied in shape, and reduced in number

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Autoimmune disease

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Any disorder characterized by abnormal function of the immune system that causes the body to produce antibodies against itself, resulting in tissue destruction or loss of function; rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are examples of autoimmune diseases

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Erythroblastosis fetalis

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A disorder that results from the incompatibility of a fetus with Rh-positive blood and a mother with Rh-negative blood, causing RBC destruction in the fetus; a blood transfusion is necessary to save the fetus

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Rh factor

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Presence or lack of antigens on the surface of RBCs, which causes a reaction between Rh-positive blood and Rh-negative blood

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Rh positive

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Presence of antigens

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Rh negative

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Absence of antigens

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Hemochromatosis

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Hereditary disorder with an excessive buildup of iron deposits in the body

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Hemophilia

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A group of hereditary bleeding disorders caused by a defect in clotting factors necessary for the coagulation of blood

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Leukemia

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Chronic or acute malignant (cancerous) disease of the blood-forming organs, characterized by abnormal leukocytes in the blood and bone marrow

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Myelodysplasia

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Disorder within the bone marrow characterized by a proliferation of abnormal stem cells (cells that give rise to different types of blood cells); usually develops into a specific type of leukemia

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Lymphoma

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Any neoplastic disorder of lymph tissue, usually malignant, as in Hodgkin disease

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Metastasis

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Process by which cancer cells are spread by blood or lymph circulation to a distant organ; the plural form, metastases, indicates spreading to two or more distant sites

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Mononucleosis

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Condition caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by an increase in mononuclear cells (monocytes and lymphocytes) in the blood along with enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), fatigue, and sore throat (pharyngitis)

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Polycythemia

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Increase number of erythrocytes and hemoglobin in the blood

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Septicemia

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Systemic disease caused by infection with microorganisms and their toxins in circulating blood

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Phlebotomy, venipuncture

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Incision into or puncture of a vein to withdraw blood for testing

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Blood chemistry

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Test of the fluid portion of blood to measure the amounts of its chemical constituents

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Blood chemistry panels

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Specialized batteries of automated blood chemistry test’s performed on a single sample of blood; used as a general screen for disease or to target specific organs or conditions

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Basic metabolic panel (BMP)

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Battery of tests used as a general screen for disease; includes tests for calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium, and blood urea nitrogen

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Comprehensive metabolic panel

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Tests performed in addition to the basic panel for expanded screening: albumin, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, protein, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartame aminotransferase (AST)

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Blood culture

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Test to determine if infection is present in the bloodstream by isolating a specimen of blood in an environment that encourages the growth of microorganisms; the specimen is observed, and the organisms that grow in the culture are identified

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CD4 cell count

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A measure of the number of CD4 cells (a subset of T lymphocytes) in the blood; used in monitoring the course of HIV and in timing the treatment of AIDS; the normal adult range is 600-1500 cells in a given volume of blood

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

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Timed test that measures the rate at which RBCs settle through a volume of plasma

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Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

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Test to determine coagulation defects, such as platelet disorders

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Thromboplastin

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Substance present in tissues, platelets, and leukocytes that is necessary for coagulation

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Prothrombin time (PT)

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Test to measure activity of prothrombin in the blood

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Prothrombin

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Protein substance in the blood that is essential to the clotting process

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Complete blood count (CBC)

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A common lab blood test performed as a screen of general health or for diagnostic purposes and typically includes the component tests that follow; test results are usually reported along with normal values so that the clinician can interpret the results based on the instrumentation used in the lab; normal ranges also may vary depending on the region and climate

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White blood count (WBC)

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A count of the number of WBCs in a given volume of blood obtained via manual or automated lab methods

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Red blood count (RBC)

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A count of the number of RBCs in a given volume of blood obtained via manual or automated lab methods

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Hemoglobin (HGB or Hgb)

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A test to determine the blood level of hemoglobin (expressed in grams)

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Hematocrit (HCT or Hct)

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A measurement of the percentage of packed RBCs in a given volume of blood

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Blood indices

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Calculations of RBC, HGB, and HCT results to determine the average size, hemoglobin concentration, and content of RBCs to classify an anemia

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Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV)

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Calculation of the volume of individual RBCs using HCT and RBC results: MCV= HCT/RBC

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Mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin (MCH)

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Calculation of the content (weight) of hemoglobin in the average RBC using HGB and HCT results: MCHC= HGB/HCT

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Mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)

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Calculation of the average hemoglobin concentration in each RBC using HGB and HCT results: MCHC= HGB/HCT

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Differential count

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Determination of the number of each type of WBC (leukocyte) in a stained blood smear; each type is counted and reported as a percentage of the total examined

Type of leukocyte Normal range
Lymphocytes. 25-33%
Monocytes. 3-7%
Neutrophils. 54-75%
Eosinophils. 1-3%
Basophils. 0-1%

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Red cell morphology

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As part of identifying and counting the WBCs, the condition, size, and shape of RBCs in the background of the smeared slide are noted

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Platelet count (PLT)

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Calculation of the number of thrombocytes in the blood; the normal adult range is 150,000-450,000 platelets in a given volume of blood

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Bone marrow aspiration

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Needle aspiration of bone marrow tissue for pathologic examination

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Bone marrow biopsy

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Pathologic examination of bone marrow tissue

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Lymphangiogram

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An x-ray image of a lymph node or vessel obtained after injection of a contrast medium

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Computed tomography (CT)

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Fully body x-ray CT images are used to detect tumors and cancers such as lymphoma

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Position-emission tomography (PET)

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Scanning technique combining nuclear medicine and computed tomography technology to produce images of anatomy and metabolic function within the body; useful in determining the recurrence of cancers or to measure response to therapy; commonly used in evaluating lymphoma

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Bone marrow transplant

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Transplantation of healthy bone marrow from a compatible donor to a diseased recipient to stimulate blood cell production

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Lymphadenectomy

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Removal of a lymph node

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Lymphadenotomy

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Incision into a lymph node

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Lymph node dissection

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Removal of possible cancer-causing lymph nodes for pathologic examination

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Splenectomy

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Removal of the spleen

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Thymectomy

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Removal of the thymus gland

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Blood transfusion

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Introduction of blood products into the circulation of a recipient whose blood volume is reduced or deficient in some manner

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Autologous blood

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Blood donated by and stored for a pt for future personal use

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Homologous blood

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Blood voluntarily donated by any person for transfusion to a compatible recipient

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Blood component therapy

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Transfusion of a specific blood component, such as packed RBCs, platelets, or plasma

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Cross-matching

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Method of matching a donors blood to the recipient by mixing a sample in a test tube to determine compatibility

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Immunotherapy

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Use of biological agents to prevent or treat disease by stimulating the body’s own defense mechanisms, as seen in the treatment if AIDS, cancer, or allergy

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Plasmapheresis

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Removal of plasma from the body with separation and extraction of specific elements (platelets) followed by reinfusion

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Anticoagulant

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A drug that prevents clotting of the blood

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Hemostatic

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A drug that stops the flow of blood within the vessels

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Vasoconstrictor

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A drug that causes a narrowing of blood vessels, thereby decreasing blood flow

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Vasodilator

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A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow

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