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Week 2 Flashcards

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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a condition in which the body’s immune system deteriorates.

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Acariasis

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being run over or infested with mites or acariads.

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Arthropods

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organisms that include insects, ticks, spiders, and mites.

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Bacteria

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one-celled organisms named according to their shapes and arrangements.

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Combination-code assignment

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a single code used to classify two diagnoses, a diagnosis with an associated secondary process, or a diagnosis with an associated complication.

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Candidiasis

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fungal infections caused by the Candida fungus; also known as moniliasis.

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Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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rod-shaped bacillus found in the large intestine of humans.

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Chlamydiae

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a type of bacteria that lives inside a host cell and is usually dormant but at some point can become active in a disease process.

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Culture and sensitivity (C&S)

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a test that identifies the type of organism causing the infection (the culture), and the sensitivity identifies the antibiotic that should be used to treat the infection.

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Dual-code assignment

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occurs when two codes are needed to code a diagnostic statement.

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Helminths

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organisms that include flatworms, roundworms, and flukes.

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Fungi

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microscopic plant life that lack chlorophyll and are not able to manufacture their own food.

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Molds

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caused by long filament-shaped fungi.

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Host

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supports a parasite.

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Moniliasis

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a fungal infection that can affect various sites; also called candidiasis.

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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the virus that leads to AIDS.

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Infectious diseases

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diseases that occur when a microorganism invades the body and causes disease.

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Parasite

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lives within another organism and may or may not cause disease.

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Parasitic diseases

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a disease caused by an organism that lives within another organism and that can cause illness.

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Pediculosis

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an infestation of lice.

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Rickettsioses

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a bacterial infection that is caused by a Richettsia organism.

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Pathogen

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a microorganism that can cause disease in humans.

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Protozoa

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one-celled organisms that live on living matter and are classified by the way they move.

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Septicemia

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bacteremia with sepsis.

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Sepsis

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a life-threatening bacterial infection that causes clots to form, which block blood flow to vital organs.

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Spirochetal

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a gram-negative bacteria made up of spiral-shaped cells.

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Single-code assignment

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occurs when only one code is needed to code the diagnostic statement.

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Severe sepsis

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a septic infection with associated acute organ dysfunction or failure.

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Viruses

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the smallest of infectious pathogens.

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Tuberculosis

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an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that spreads throughout the body via lymph and blood vessels and that most commonly localizes in the lungs.

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Yeast infection

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caused by unicellular fungi that reproduce by budding.

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AIDS

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a condition in which the body’s immune system deteriorates.

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Parasites

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lives within another organism and may or may not cause disease.

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culture and sensitivity (C &S)

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a test that identifies the type of organism causing the infection (the culture), and the sensitivity identifies the antibiotic that should be used to treat the infection.

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Heart

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a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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Lungs

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the main organs of the respiratory system.

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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a condition in which the body’s immune system deteriorates.

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Respirations

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the system containing structures that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.

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Cancer

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condition that is characterized by malignant neoplasm.

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Benign tumors

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caused by noncancerous growth of cells.

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Biopsy

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removal of tissue or cells for pathological examination.

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Ca in situ (CIS)

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neoplastic cells that are undergoing malignant changes confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also called transitional cell carcinoma, noninfiltrating carcinoma, noninvasive carcinoma, and preinvasive carcinoma.

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Carcinoma

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cancer of epithelial cells of connective tissue.

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Cancerous growths

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a condition in which cancer cells multiply; also called a malignant neoplasm.

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Encapsulated

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surrounded by a capsule; confined to an area within a capsule; not able to metastasize.

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In situ neoplasms

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neoplastic cells that are undergoing malignant changes confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also known as carcinoma in situ, ca in situ, or CIS.

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Lipoma

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a benign neoplasm of adipose tissue.

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Carcinoma in situ (CIS)

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neoplastic cells that are undergoing malignant changes confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also called transitional cell carcinoma, noninfiltrating carcinoma, noninvasive carcinoma, and preinvasive carcinoma.

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Leukemia

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cancer of the blood-forming organs.

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Lymphoma

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cancer of the lymph nodes and immune system.

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Malignant primary

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refers to the originating site of a malignant tumor.

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Malignant neoplasms

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cancerous growth.

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Morphology

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the form and structure of neoplastic growth of cells.

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Melanoma

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fast-growing cancer of melanin-producing cells.

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Malignant secondary

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refers to the site of tumor metastasis.

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Neoplasms

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uncontrolled abnormal growth of cells; also called tumors.

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Metastasize

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the growing and spreading of cancer to other body parts.

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Neoplasms of uncertain behavior

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neoplasms in which cells are not histologically confirmed even after pathological investigation.

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Nonmalignant tumors

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not life-threatening, benign.

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Neoplasms of unspecified behavior

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tumors in which the morphology and behavior of the neoplasm are not specified in the patient’s medical record.

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Transitional cell carcinoma

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neoplastic cells undergoing malignant changes and confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also called carcinoma in situ, noninfiltrating carcinoma, noninvasive carcinoma, and preinvasive carcinoma.

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Sarcoma

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cancer of supportive tissue, such as blood vessels, bones, cartilage, and muscles.

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Preinvasive carcinoma

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neoplastic cells undergoing malignant changes that are confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also called transitional cell carcinoma, noninfiltrating carcinoma, noninvasive carcinoma, and carcinoma in situ.

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Noninfiltrating carcinoma

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neoplastic cells that are undergoing malignant changes confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also known as transitional cell carcinoma, carcinoma in situ, noninvasive carcinoma, and preinvasive carcinoma in situ.

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Noninvasive carcinoma

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neoplastic cells undergoing malignant changes that are confined to the original epithelium site without invading surrounding tissues; also called transitional cell carcinoma, noninfiltrating carcinoma, carcinoma in situ, and preinvasive carcinoma.

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Tumors

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the uncontrolled abnormal growth of cells; also called a neoplasm.

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Alpha thalassemia

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condition in which there is a deficiency in the alpha protein being produced.

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Agammaglobulinemia

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a hereditary disorder in which the immunoglobulin (immune proteins) are extremely low, leaving the person open to infection.

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Agranulocytes

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cells that do not have a granular appearance.

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Anemia

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a condition marked by a decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, or a combination thereof.

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Angiohemophilia

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a deficiency in the clotting factor and platelet function; also known as von Willebrand disease.

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Beta thalassemia

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condition in which there is a lack of beta protein being produced.

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Coagulation

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process of blood clotting.

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Aplastic anemia

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failure of bone marrow to produce blood components.

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Constitutional aplastic anemia

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congenital or hereditary anemia.

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Erythrocytes

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red blood cells that are formed in the bone marrow.

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Folate deficient anemia

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insufficient amounts of folic acid, which is needed for proper cell reproduction and growth.

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Eosinophilia

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a condition in which the eosinophil white blood cell is found in excess in the blood or body tissues.

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Folate

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a water-soluble B vitamin most commonly found in food.

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Granulocytes

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cells with a granular appearance.

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Hemolytic anemia

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occurs when red blood cells are broken down at a faster rate than bone marrow can produce them.

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

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contained in red blood cells that absorbs oxygen and transports it to the tissues of the body.

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Idiopathic aplastic anemia

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a condition in which the bone marrow is not able, for unknown reasons, to produce cells properly.

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Immune system

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the body’s defense mechanism against disease and other foreign materials.

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Hereditary factor VIII

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a form of hemophilia.

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Leukocytes

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white blood cells that protect the body from disease.

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Pancytopenia

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a decrease in the number of platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells.

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Methemoglobinemia

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a disorder of the hemoglobin in which oxygen is not able to be transported by the cells.

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Myelophthisis

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severe form of anemia in which certain bone marrow material shows up in the peripheral blood.

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Lupus

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a disease in which the body produces too many antibodies, which begin to turn against the patient’s own body, attacking body organs, joints, and muscles.

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Neutropenia

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an abnormal decrease of granular leukocytes in the blood.

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Pernicious anemia

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an autoimmune disorder in which the stomach is unable to produce intrinsic factor needed to absorb vitamin B12.

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Plasma

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the liquid portion of the blood, without its cellular elements.

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Pure red cell aplasia

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a condition in which precursors to the red blood cells are affected in the bone marrow and eventually cease to be produced.

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Pure red cell aplasia

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a condition in which precursors to the red blood cells are affected in the bone marrow and eventually cease to be produced.

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Platelets

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ovoid-shaped structures that initiate blood clotting.

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Purpura

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the accumulation of blood under the skin that forms multiple pinpoint hemorrhages.

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Red blood cells (RBC)

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disc-shaped cells formed in the bone marrow that contain hemoglobin.

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Sickle-cell anemia

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genetic disorder in which the development of an abnormal type of hemoglobin in red blood cells causes decreased oxygenation in the tissues.

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Polymorphonuclear neutrophils

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white blood cells found in the peripheral blood.

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Sideropenic dysphagia

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a type of iron-deficiency anemia that becomes so severe that the patient has difficulty swallowing in addition to the other symptoms of anemia; also known as Plummer-Vinson syndrome.

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Sickle-cell trait

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an asymptomatic condition in which the patient receives the genetic trait from only one parent.

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Thrombocytopenia

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an abnormal decrease in platelet count that causes purpural hemorrhages.

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Spleen

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located in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen; the site of lymphocyte and monocyte formation and erythrocyte storage.

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Thrombophilia

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a condition in which the patient is predisposed to develop thromboses.

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Thrombocytes

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one of the cellular elements of blood; also known as platelets.

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Thalassemia

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red blood cells are not formed or functioning properly, and the globulin gene arrangement is affected.

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Transcobalamin II

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necessary to transport vitamin B12.

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Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

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anemia due to an insufficient dietary intake of vitamin B12 or the inability of the body to absorb vitamin B12 appropriately.

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Von Willebrand’s disease

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the most common of the hereditary bleeding disorders, in which the clotting process is not working properly.

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White blood cells (WBC)

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protect the body from disease; also called leukocytes.

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