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Seq 4 Termninology
Week 3
Question | Answer |
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hematoma | large bruise from bleeding at the site of injury |
prophylaxis | preventative for disease |
hypoglycemia | abnormally low blood sugar level |
anaerobes | bacteria that lives without oxygen |
sensitivity | antibiotics are placed on bacteria to check for sensitivity |
antibodies | specific chemical produced by the B cells in specific response to an antigen |
morphology | form and structure of an organism or cell |
pathogen | disease producing microorganism |
nosocomial | infection contracted at a health facility |
inoculate | place colonies of microorganisms into a nutrient media |
antigen | anything recognized as foreign to the body |
hemolysis | rupturing of RBC during collection |
bacteriology | study of bacteria |
mycology | study of fungus |
palpate | fell with the fingertips |
ST | Sore Throat |
PTT | Partial Thromboplastin Time |
Mono | Mononucleosis |
C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
K | Potassium |
hemi | half |
chron/o | Time |
ex/o | Away From |
Ect/o | outside |
ferr/o | iron |