Gailan Sherzad L4 Flashcards
Blast
Immature cell
Lymphoblast
immature precursors of lymphocytes.
Hepatoblastoma
a tumor of immature precursors of hepatocytes. A benign tumor
Cyto, cyte
Cell
Erythrocytes
the red blood cells.
Leukocytes
the white blood cells.
Cytological diagnosis
based on the study of the morphology of cells.
FIBR/O
Fiber
Fibroblast
cell producing collagen fibers.
Fibrous tissue
tissue rich in collagen fibers.
HIST/O
Tissue
Histiocytes
tissue cells derived from blood monocytes.
Histology
study of structure and constituents of tissues
ANEURYSM
weakness and abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel Ex. Syphlitic and atherosclerotic aortic aneurysms.
EMBOLISM
mass of undisolved material transferred from one part of the circulation and impacted in another. Ex. Thrombo-embolism detached from deep venous thrombosis of the leg veins and becomes impacted in lung circulation (pulmonary embolism).
Morpho
Form
Morphology
cells or tissue is their appearance..
Metamorphosis
a change of form or appearance, as in the life cycle of a frog.
ADENO
Gland
Adenocarcinoma
malignant tumor of glandular tissue origin.
HEMO/HEMATO
Blood
Hemoptysis
expectoration of blood.