Objective - Professional Terms Flashcards
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hematocrit
A
test to judge or separate the blood. It is used to determine the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume
2
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hematology
A
the study of blood
3
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hemoglobin
A
iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells
4
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hypoperfusion
A
inadequate flow of blood
5
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immunoglobulin
A
protein that provides protection (immunity) against disease
6
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immunologist
A
specialist in the study of the immune system
7
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lymphangiogram
A
record of the study of lymph vessels
8
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lymphangiography
A
procedure to study the lymph vessels
9
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perfusion
A
circulation of blood through tissue
10
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phlebology
A
the study of veins
11
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phlebotomist
A
specialist in drawing blood
12
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plebotomy
A
incision into a vein; another name for drawing blood
13
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sphygmomanometer
A
fancy name for the device used to measure blood pressure
