Term Section (Suffixes)

Question 1

plasmapheresis

Answer 1

Removal of plasma from the rest of the blood by mechanical means (centrifuge).

Question 2

leukapheresis

Answer 2

Removal of white blood cells from he rest of the blood by centrifugation.

Question 3

plateletpheresis

Answer 3

Removal of platelets from the rest of the blood by centrifugation.

Question 4

monoblast

Answer 4

Immature white blood cell (monocyte).

Question 5

macrocytosis

Answer 5

Abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of macrocytes (red blood cells that are larger than normal).

Question 6

microcytosis cells

Answer 6

Abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of microcytes (red blood cells that are smaller than normal).

Question 7

leukemia

Answer 7

Abnormal condition of white blood cells (increase in numbers of malignant cells).

Question 8

hemoglobin

Answer 8

Blood protein in erythrocytes; enables the cell to carry oxygen.

Question 9

immunoglobulin

Answer 9

Protein (antibody produced by plasma cells) that acts to protect the body by destroying antigens.

Question 10

thrombolytic therapy

Answer 10

Treatment that destroys blood clots.

Question 11

myeloid

Answer 11

Derived from bone marrow.