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Medical Terms Chap 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thromb/o | Clot |
| 3 Types of Cells in Blood | cytes, erythrocytes, leukocytes |
| Sphygmomamoeter | fancy name for a device used to measure blood pressure |
| antibody | substance produced by the body in response to an antigen |
| splenomegaly | enlargement of the spleen |
| hepatosplenomegaly | enlargement of the liver and spleen |
| immunosuppression | reduction in the activity of the body's immune system |
| uremia | presence of urine in the blood |
| hyperlipidemia | excessive fat in the blood |
| NCAT | no cervical adenopathy or tenderness |