Blood Disorders Flashcards
1
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caused by not having enough healthy RBC or hemoglobin
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Anemia
2
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cancer of the blood; the formation of abnormal tissues or cells in the bone marrow or the lymphatic system
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Leukemia
3
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shown by high number of leukocytes
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Urinary Tract Infection
4
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increased number of WBC in the blood due to illness or infection
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Leukocytosis
5
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reduced number of WBC
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Leukopenia
6
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the marrow produces too many RBC resulting in the thickening of blood
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Polycythemia
7
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the body produces too many platelets (thrombocytes) which affect the blood clotting
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Thrombocytosis
8
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characterized by low platelet count
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Thrombocytopenia
