Blood and Lymphatic System - Subjective Terms Flashcards

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anemia

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low erythrocyte or red blood cell count

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petechia

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small bruise

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ecchymosis

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large bruise

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hematoma

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raised blood filled tumor or mass

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hemophilia

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a blood disorder characterized by excessive bleeding due to poor clotting ability

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hemorrhage

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excessive loss of blood from damaged blood vessels

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lymphadenopathy

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disease of the lymph gland or node

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lymphedema

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swelling from accumulated lymph fluid

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splenalgia or spenodynia

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pain in the spleen

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