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Medical Terminology - PA School > Blood and Lymphatic System - Objective Terms > Flashcards

Blood and Lymphatic System - Objective Terms Flashcards

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hematologist

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specialist in blood disorders

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immunologist

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specialist in the immune system

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phlebotomist

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specialist in drawing blood

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hematopoiesis

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the process of forming blood cells

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CBC

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complete blood count

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erythrocytosis

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condition of too many erythrocytes

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oligocythemia

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condition of too few erythrocytes

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leukocytosis

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condition of too many leukocytes

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leukopenia

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condition of too few leukocytes

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thrombocytosis

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condition of too many platelets

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thrombocytopenia

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condition of too few platelets

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polycythemia

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condition of too many of all blood cells

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pancytopenia

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condition of too few of all blood cells

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hematocrit

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the ration of erythrocytes to total blood volume

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macrocytosis

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condition of large erythrocytes

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microcytosis

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condition of small erythrocytes

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elliptocyte

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ellipse shaped erythrocyte

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sperocyte

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sphere shaped erythrocyte

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embolus

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mass of matter in the blood

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embolism

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blockage in a blood vessel caused by an embolus

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thrombus

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blood clot

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thromboembolism

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condition where a clot breaks free and travels through the bloodstream to another location in the body

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antigen

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foreign substance which causes production of antibodies

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antibody

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substance made by the body to combat antigens

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immunoglobulin

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proteins in the blood that serve as antibodies

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perfusion

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normal blood flow through a tissue

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hypoperfusion

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inadequate blood flow through a tissue

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sphygmomanometer

A

blood pressure cuff

Medical Terminology - PA School (55 decks)

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