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MLT Phlebotomy Ch 1
Med Lab Tech Ch 1 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Aseptic | free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms |
capillary | any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules |
chemistry | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions |
confidentiality | discretion in keeping secret information |
ethics | the philosophical study of moral values and rules |
hematology | the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs |
hepatitis | inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin |
histology | the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues |
immunology | the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system |
microbiology | the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans |
negligence | failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances |
phlebotomy | surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis |
professionalism | the expertness characteristic of a professional person |
serology | the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease |
toxicology | the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons |
urinalysis | the chemical analysis of urine |
venipuncture | puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye |