vocabulary Flashcards
a condition characterized by a lower- that -normal number of red blood cells or a decrease in the quality of red blood cells
anemia
a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial rol in the immune system
lymphocytes
a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats blood disorders
hematologist
a procedure in which a small sample of bone marrow is taken for examination
bone marrow biopsy
cancer of the blood or bone marrow
hematologic malignancy
a technique used to analyze the physical and chemical characteristics of cells
flow cytometry
a laboratory test that examines the chromosomes in a persons cells
cytogenetic analysis
the likely course and outcome of medical condition or disease
prognosia
substances in the blood that indicate the presence of inflammation or an immune response
inflammation markers
the body’s defense mechanism that protects against infections and diseases
immune system
confusing or difficult to understand
puzzling
to identify or locate precisely
pinponit
a condition where the inmune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body
autoimmnune disorder
a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain , stiffness and inflammation
rheumatoid arthritis
complete and comprehensive
thorough
to examine or assess something carefully
review
a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
electrocarfiogram
proteins erased into the blood when there is damage to the heart muscle
cardiac enzymes
medications that prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming clots
antiplatelet drugs
medications that prevent blood from clotting too easily
anticoagulant drugs
to confuse or perplex
baffle
the need for immediate action or attention
urgency
comprehensive and through
exhaustive
medical care aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing complications
supportive care
