Blood/Lymphatic System objective terms Flashcards
1
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blockage in a blood vessel caused by an embolus
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embolism
2
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mass of matter present in the blood
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embolus
3
Q
red blood cell
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erythrocyte
4
Q
formation of blood cells
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hematopoeisis
5
Q
breakdown of blood cells
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hemolysis
6
Q
white blood cell
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leukocyte
7
Q
deficiency in white blood cells
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leukopenia
8
Q
cell that helps blood clot; also known as a platelet
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thrombocyte
9
Q
blockage of a vessel (embolism) caused by a clot that has broken off from where it formed
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thromboembolism
10
Q
the formation of a blood clot
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thrombosis
11
Q
blood clot
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thrombus
12
Q
enlargement of the liver and spleen
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hepatosplenomegaly
13
Q
lymph cell
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lymphocyte
14
Q
enlargement of the spleen
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splenomegaly
15
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test to judge or separate the blood; used to determine the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume
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hematocrit
