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1
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Erythrocyte

A

Red blood cells, tiny biconcave shaped discs that are thinner in the center than around the edges

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Platlet

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also known as Thrombocytes, clotting cell

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Fibrin

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stringy, insoluble protein that is the substance of a blood clot

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Lymphatic capillaries

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are the smallest lymphatic vessels

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Lymph

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interstitial fluid picked up by the lymphatic capillaries and eventually returned to the blood

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Hemostasis

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stopping or controlling bleeding by mechanical or chemical means

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Pancytopenia

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deficiency in number of all blood cells

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Thrombocyte

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responsible for the clotting of blood

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Lymphadenopathy

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any disease of the lymph glands

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Immunology

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the study of being immune, or protected

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Hyper

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excessive

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mono

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one

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aggultin

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to clump

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aniso

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unequal

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eosin

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red, rosy

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Hemolytic anemia

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extreme reduction in circulating red blood cells due to their destruction

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Pernicious anemia

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deficiency of mature RBCs with shape variation and size, due to lack of vitamin B12

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Polycythemia Vera

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increase in blood volume and viscosity

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Lymphoma

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typically malignant lymph tissue tumor

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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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locally destructive malignant neoplasm of blood vessels associated with AIDS

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Lymphangiogram

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x-ray assessment of lymphatic system with contrast into lymph vessels in hand or foot

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Western blot

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lab test detects presence of antibodies to HIV, confirms ELISA test

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Red blood cell count

A

assessment of red blood cell percentage in the total blood volume

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Schilling test

A

diagnostic analysis for pernicious anemia

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Hbg.

A

hemoglobin

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Ab.

A

antibody

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PT

A

prothrombin time

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ARC

A

AIDS- related complex

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CDC

A

centers for disease control and prevention

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Allergen

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substance that can produce a hypersensitive reaction in the body

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Anisocytosis

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condition of the blood where red blood cells are of variable abnormal size

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Erythroblast

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immature red blood cell

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Hematology

A

scientific study of blood and blood-forming tissues

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Leukocytopenia

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abnormal decrease in number of WBCs to fewer than 5,000 per cubic millimeter

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Splenomegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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Purpura

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collection of blood beneath the skin in the form of pinpoint hemorrhages

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Acquired Immunity

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a result of the body developing the ability to defend itself against a specific agent

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Natural Immunity

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Immunity that we are born with, or genetic immunity

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Immunity

A

the body’s ability to counteract the effects of pathogens and other harmful agents

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Tonsils

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mass of lymphatic tissue located in a protective ring, just under the mucous membrane in the mouth and back of throat

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Susceptible

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person in a state of having a lack of resistance to pathogens and other harmful agents

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Pathogens

A

disease-producing microorganisms

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T Cells

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cells important to the immune response that mature in the thymus

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Anaphylactic Shock

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a severe and sometimes fatal hypersensitive (allergic) reaction to a previously encountered antigen

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Mononucleosis

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usually caused by the Epstein-Bar Virus

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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia

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caused by a common world wide parasite, occurs in people with AIDS

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Hct.

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Hematocrit

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PTT

A

Partial thromboplastin time

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RBC

A

red blood cell ( erythrocyte)

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WBC

A

White blood cell (Leukocyte)

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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ELISA

A

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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