Blood And The Lymphic And Immune Systems Flashcards
Basophilic
A granulocytic leukocyte that attracts a basic pH stain
Eosinophilic
A granulocytic leukocyte that attracts a rosy red stain
Neutrophilic
A granulocytic leukocyte with a single, large nucleus
Dyscrasia
A general term indicating the presence of a disease affecting blood
Hemophilia
Hereditary clotting disorder
Pancytopenia
Having too few of all cells
Septicemia
Having bacteria or their toxins in the bloodstream
Aplastic anemia
Severe form of anemia the develops as a consequence of loss of functioning red bone marrow
Erythrocytosis
The condition of having too many red blood cells
Erythropenia
The condition of having too few red blood cells
Hypochromic anemia
Anemia resulting from having insufficient hemoglobin in the erythrocytes
Thrombocytosis
The condition of having too many platelets
Thrombopenia
Too few platelets
Urticaria
Severe itching associated with hives
Lymphangioma
A tumor in a lymphatic vessel