Chapter 13 Pathology Flashcards

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anemia

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deficiency in erythrocytes or hemoglobin

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aplastic anemia

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failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow

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hemolytic anemia

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reduction in red cells due to excessive destruction

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pernicious anemia

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lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the bloodstream

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sickle cell anemia

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hereditary disorder of abnormal hemoglobin producing sickle-shaped erythrocytes and hemolysis

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thalassemia

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inherited disorder of abnormal hemoglobin production leading to hypochromia

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hemochromatosis

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excess iron deposits throughout the body

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polycythemia vera

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general increase in red blood cells (erythremia)

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hemophilia

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excessive bleeding caused by hereditary lack of factors VIII and IX necessary for blood clotting

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purpura

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multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of blood under the skin. petechiae= small. ecchymoses = big

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leukemia

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increase in cancerous white blood cells

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granulocytosis

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abnormal increase in granulocytes in the blood

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13
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mononucleosis

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infection disease marked by increased numbers of mononuclear leukocytes and enlarged cervical lymph nodes

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14
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multiple myeloma

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malignant neoplasm of bone marrow

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