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hemat 3
hematologic conditions
Question | Answer |
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a decrease in RBC's or their oxygen carrying capabilities, due to decreased blood volume,hemoglobin or other factors | Anemia |
An excessive number of RBC's in the bloodstream | Polycythemia |
The RBC's and hemoglobin do not form properly and RBC's are "sickle shaped" | Sickle Cell Anemia |
Large numbers of immature WBC's are released into the bloodstream (Cancer) | Leukemia |
Short term elevation in WBC's due to infection - natural response | Leukocytosis |
Decrease in WBC production, usually due to chemotherapy or steroids | Leukopenia |
Dysfunction of the clotting mechanism of blood | Hemophilia |
Decrease in platelet production | Thrombocytopenia |
Clot within the Vascular System | Thrombus |
Moving clot within the Vascular System | Embolus |
Unusual condition in which multiple small clots form in all blood vessels | (DIC) Dissiminated Intravascular Coagulation |