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Chapter 8 Med Term
Blood and Lymphatic Systems/Hematology&Immunology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| immunosuppression | reduction in the activity of the body's immune system |
| elliptocytosis | condition characterized by an increase in the number of oval-shaped red blood cells |
| cytapheresis | apheresis to remove cellular material |
| HUS | hemolytic uremic syndrome |
| IVIG | intravenous immunoglobulin |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| ischemia | blockage of blood flow to an organ |
| perfusion | circulation of blood through tissue |
| thymic hyperplasia | overdevelopment of the thymus |
| reticulocyte | immature red blood cell |