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Ch.8 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NCAT | no cervical adenopathy or tenderness |
| TTP | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| erythrocyte | red blood cell |
| leukocyte | white blood cell |
| splenoptosis | downward displacement (drooping) of the spleen |
| uremia | presence of urine in the blood |
| reticulocyte | immature red blood cell |
| septicemia | presence of disease-causing microorganisms in the blood |
| oligocythemia | deficiency in the number of red blood cells |
| phlebarteriectasia | dilation of blood vessels |