Blood Part 1 Flashcards
1
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Hemat/O/logy
A
The study of blood
2
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Hematoma
A
Large gathering of blood in one area
3
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Hemorrhage
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Blood leaking
4
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Hemopoiesis
A
Process of blood made
5
Q
Hematuria
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Blood in urine
6
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Hemoglobinopathy
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Abnormal production or structure of the hemoglobin molecule
7
Q
Hemothorax
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Blood collects between your chest wall and your lungs
8
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Hemopericardium
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Blood gathering around the heart / pericardial sac
9
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Hemophilia
A
Love of blood
10
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Leukocyte
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White blood cell needed for defense of infection
11
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Lymphocytosis
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High amount of lymphocytes
12
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Monocytosis
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Abnormal amount of monocytes indicating infection
13
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Thrombocytosis
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Too many platelets are made in the blood which causes clots
14
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Cytic
A
Cell
15
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Macrocytic
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Irregular shape / large red blood cells