Blood Terminology Flashcards
Haematology
The scientific study of blood
Embolism
A blockage causing material inside a blood vessel.
Erythrocytes
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Thrombosis
A blood clot that obstructs the flow of blood
Leukocytes
White Blood Cells
Haemostasis
The body’s natural ability to stop bleeding
Thrombocytes
Platelets
Erythropoiesis
Production of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Anemia
Condition of having too few healthy RBCs to carry oxygen around body
Thrombocytopenia
Condition of having too few Platelets
Haematoma
Larger collection of clotted blood in the tissue causing a solid swelling.
Haemorrhage
Bleeding
Thrombopoiesis
Production of Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Allogeneic
Another persons blood, tissue, stem cells, bone marrow, etc
Autologous
A persons own blood, tissue, stem cells, bone marrow, etc
Coagulation
The process by which blood clots.
Erythropoietin
A hormone primarily produced in the kidneys that regulates the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Ferritin
A form of Iron stored in the liver needed to make new RBCs
Fibrin
A protein that supports coagulation
Haematocrit
The percentage of whole blood volume that is make up of RBCs
Thrombus
A blood clot. A clump or Platelets and protein plugging an injured blood vessel.
Haematologist
A doctor who specialises in researching and treating blood disorders.
Iron
A mineral that is an integral part of Haemoglobin
Vein
A vessel that carries low oxygen blood away from organs and back to heart
Haemoglobin
A protein in RBCs that carries oxygen
Lymphocytes
Type of White Blood Cell (Leukocyte) that plays a role in the immune system.
Neutrophils
Most common type of White Blood Cells that help to fight infection.
Plasma
The liquid component of blood that transport blood cells and other proteins and nutrients throughout the body
Stem Cell
A unique type of cell that self renew and can develop into different types of cells such as blood cells
Artery
A vessel that carries oxygen rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
Anticoagulantes
Drugs that prevents blood clots from forming.
Bone Marrow
Soft centre of Bones where blood cells are produced.
Capillaries
Smallest blood vessel than connects arteries to veins
Factor
A protein in the blood that is needed to form clots
