Blood Pathology Flashcards
genetic disorder; blood fails to clot due to lack of one clotting factor
hemophilia
excessive level of lipids in the bloodstream; risk factor for atherosclerosis
hyperlipidemia
having too few of all blood cells
pancytopenia
having bacteria or their toxins in the bloodstream; also called blood poisoning
septicemia
group of conditions characterized by a reduction in number of RBCs or the amount of hemoglobin; results in less oxygen reaching tissues
anemia
severe anemia; red bone marrow stops making sufficient blood cells; may require bone marrow transplant
aplastic anemia
condition of having too many RBCs
erythrocytosis
results from destruction of RBCs
hemolytic anemia
destruction of RBCs when a patient receives an incompatible blood transfusion
hemolytic reaction
results from insufficient amount of hemoglobin in RBCs; RBCs are unable to transport sufficient oxygen
hypochromic anemia
results from an insufficient amount of iron to make hemoglobin for RBCs
iron-deficiency anemia
insufficient absorption of vitamin B12; unable to make enough RBCs
pernicious anemia (PA)
condition of having too many RBCs; blood is too thick and flows sluggishly
polycythemia vera
genetic disorder where RBCs take on abnormal sickle shape; become more fragile leading to hemolytic anemia
sickle cell anemia
genetic disorder in which the body is unable to produce functioning hemoglobin
thalassemia
