W1: Haematology Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
WBCs =
A
leukocytes/leucocytes
2
Q
2 categories of WBCs
A
lymphocytes
myeloids (monocytes & granulocytes)
3
Q
platelets =
A
thrombocytes
4
Q
-poiesis
A
maturation
e.g. haematopoiesis
5
Q
-cyte
A
cell
e.g. erythrocyte
6
Q
-cytosis
A
high cell count
e.g. leukocytosis
7
Q
-philia
A
high count
e.g. lymphophilia
8
Q
-penia
A
low count
e.g. thrombocytopenia
9
Q
-stasis
A
equilibrium
e.g. haemostasis
10
Q
-aemia
A
condition of the blood
e.g. anaemia
