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phleb def 1-45
hcts phlebotomy 1-45 definitions
Term | Definition |
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accessioning | numerical ordering system that assigns a unique number for patients i.d |
aerobic | requires oxygen to survive |
agglutination | process of clumping together |
agranulocyte | a white blood corpuscle void of granuoles in its cytoplasm |
albumin | most plentiful protein in plasma |
allergy | sensitivity to various environmental factors |
aliquot | portion of blood sample that has been removed/separated from the primary specimen |
anaerobic | survives without air |
analyte | any matter or compound which is being studied in the lab |
anastomosis | point at which two hollow of tubular structures unify (connection point of veins or arteries) |
anemia | without RBC; condition indicating the normal number of RBC's is reduced |
aneurysm | localized weakness in walls of blood vessels, usually arteries, indicated by abnormal dilation for the blood vessel wall |
angelogy | the science; or the study of blood vessels and lymphatic |
antecubital fossa | area around elbow; most common site to perform venipuncture |
antibacterial | will destroy or suppress the reproduction of bacteria |
antibiotic | will destroy or weaken bacteria |
antibody | protein produced in plasma cells in lymph tissue of the lymphatic system; these proteins react with and neutralize foregin substances |
anticoagulant | an additive (chemical) that prevents blood clotting |
antigen | foreign protein introduced into the body which cause antibodies to be produced |
antimicrobial | will destroy or suppress the reproduction of microbes |
aorta | largest artery in the body |
apathy | lack of feeling or emotion |
apnea | temporary halting of breathing |
arteriole | small branch of an artery that leads into a capillary |
arteriosclerosis | hardening of the artery |
artery | blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart; can feel a pulse |
asepsis | sterile conditions |
aseptic | free of microorganisms capable of causing infection or contamination |
atria | upper receivers chambers of the heart |
autologous donation | donation of a patients own blood for use at a later time |
autoregulatory blood flow | blood flow controlled by tissue needs |
bacteria | single celled organism, microscopic |
bacteriology | study of bacteria |
bacteriostatic | that which inhibits or retards bacterial growth |
basal state | state in which the person has not eaten for 12 hrs and has been in a state of total comfort and rest without exerting any body systems |
basilica vein | vein found on the little finger side of the arm; inner side of upper arms |
basophils | leukocyte that stains dark blue |
bevel | slanted surface at the end point of needle |
blood culture | blood test to determine presence of bacterial organisms |
bone marrow | where most blood cells are formed |
brachial artery | artery lying beneath the basilica vein in the arm |
buffy coat | thin layer of WBC's and platelets which form between the liquid and the RBC layer in a tube |
capillary | smallest blood vessel link arterioles and venules; where exchange of gases occur |
carcinoma | cancerous growth or malignant tumor occurring in epithelial tissues |
cardiology | study of the heart |