pathology Flashcards
1
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anemia
A
deficiency of red blood cells (erythrocytes)
2
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iron deficiency anemia
A
most common type of anemia
3
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hemolytic anemia
A
reduction in red blood cells due to a lot of destruction
4
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hereditary spherocytosis
A
red blood cells are shaped spherically instead of the normal disk shape
5
Q
sickle cell anemia
A
hereditary disorder of abnormal hemoglobin; stick/ crescent shaped blood cells
6
Q
thalassemia (target cells)
A
abnormal hemoglobin production
7
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pernicious anemia
A
lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12
8
Q
hemochromatosis
A
excess iron deposits through body
9
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polycythemia vera
A
increase in red blood cells
