Chapter 8 (Blood Condition) Flashcards
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anemia
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reduced red blood cells
2
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aplastic anemia
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anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities
3
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hemolytic anemia
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anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells
4
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iron deficiency anemia
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anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
5
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bilirubinemia
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presence of bilirubin the blood (bilirubin is a substance derived from red blood cells that have completed their life span, secreted by the liver)
6
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hyperbilirubinemia
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excessive bilirubin in the blood
7
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hypercholesterolemia
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excessive cholesterol in the blood
8
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hyperlipidemia
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excessive fat in the blood
9
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hypervolemia
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increased blood volume
10
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hypovolemia
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decreased blood volume
11
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septicemia
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presence of disease-causing microorganisms in the blood
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