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Phlebotomy (Allysa Jasper)

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antecubital space   the surface of the arm in front of the elbow  
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anticoagulant   a substance that inhibits blood clotting  
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buffy coat    
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exacuated tube   a closed glass or plastic tube that contains a premeasured vaccum  
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hematoma   a swelling or mass of coagulated blood caused by a break in a blood vessel  
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hemoconcentration    
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hemolysis   the breakdown of blood cells  
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osteochondritits   inflammation of bone and cartliage  
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osteomyelitis   inflammation of the bone or bone marrow as a result of bacterial infection  
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phlebotomist   a health care professional trained in the collection of blood specimens  
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phlebotomy   incision of a vein for the removal of blood; the collection of blood  
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plasma   the liquid part of the blood consisting of clear, strawcolored fluid that comprises approximatley 55% of the blood volume  
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serum   plasma from which the clotting factor fibrinogen has been removed  
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venipuncture   puncturing of a vein  
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venous reflux   the backflow of blood (from a evacuated tube)into the patient's vein  
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venous stasis   the temporary cessation or slowing of the venous blood flow  
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