Ch 33/41 Flashcards
The study of the components of the immune system and their function
Immunology
The health specialist whose training and experience is concentrated in immunology
Immunologist
Any disorder of the lymph nodes or lymph vessels, characterized by localized or generalized enlargement
Lymphadenopathy
The process by which certain cells engulf and destroy microorganism and cellular debris
Phagocytosis
Granulocytic white blood cells with dark purple cytoplasmic granules
Basophil
Hematologic test consisting of hgb, hct, wbc count, differential, rbc count, indices and platelets
Complete blood count (CBC)
Red blood cell
Erythrocyte
Measurement of how far the red blood cells in a sample of blood settle in one hour
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Percentage of red blood cells
Hematocrit (hct)
Study of blood
Hematology
Formation of blood
Hematopoiesis
Molecule of red blood cells that transports oxygen
Hemoglobin (hgb)
White blood cells
Leukocyte
White blood cell with a dense no segmented nucleons and lacking granules in the cytoplasm
Lymphocyte
Method of monitoring coagulation time
Protime (pt)
Platelet
Thrombocyte
Practice of using certain key muscle groups together with correct body alignment to avoid injury when lifting or moving objects
Body mechanics
Manner or style of walking including rhythm and speed
Gait
Amount of movement that present in a joint
Range of motion (ROM)
Instrument used to measure the angle of joints range of motion
Goinometer
Circular motion of body part
Circumduction
Extending a body part beyond its normal limits
Hyperextension
Borrowing or constricting of blood vessels
Vasoconstriction
With
C
Without
S
Ability of the body to resist specific pathogens and their toxins
Immunity
