Key Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Why might cell count be low
A
Increased destruction
Decreased production
Redistribution
2
Q
Why might cell count be high
A
Increased production in response to stimuli
Increased production in response to no stimuli (malignancy)
Redistribution
3
Q
What does -cytosis or -philia mean
A
Excess
4
Q
What does -penia mean
A
Shortage
5
Q
What does hyperplasia mean
A
Increased production
6
Q
What does dysplasia mean
A
Disordered production
7
Q
What does hypoplasia mean
A
Low production
8
Q
What does aplasia mean
A
No production
