Intro to Clin Haematology and Cellular Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
what is the USA term for RBC?
A
Erythrocytes
2
Q
what is the USA term for WBC?
A
Leukocytes / leucocytes
3
Q
what is the USA term for platelets?
A
thrombocytes
4
Q
where are all blood cells made?
A
All made in the bone marrow by the process of haematopoiesis.
5
Q
what does -poiesis mean?
A
maturation
6
Q
what does -cyte mean?
A
cell
7
Q
what does -cytosis mean?
A
high cell count
8
Q
what does -philia?
A
high count
9
Q
what does -penia mean?
A
low count
10
Q
what does -stasis mean?
A
equilibrium
11
Q
what does -aemia mean?
A
condition of the blood
