Hematologic And Immunological Diseases KEY TERMS Flashcards
What is Anemia?
A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
What is an Antibody?
A protein produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.
What is an Antigen?
A substance that induces an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.
What is Dyscrasia?
An abnormal or pathological condition of the blood.
What does Endemic mean?
A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
What is Methemoglobinemia?
A condition where hemoglobin is modified to methemoglobin, which cannot effectively release oxygen to tissues.
What are Spherocytes?
Abnormally shaped red blood cells that are spherical rather than the typical biconcave shape.
What is Thrombocytopenia?
A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood.
