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Med Term Chapter 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| immunocompromised | having an immune system incapable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease |
| immunodeficiency | immune system with decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms |
| immunosuppression | reduction in the activity of the body's immune system |
| ecchymosis | large bruise |
| petechia | small bruise |
| aplastic anemia | anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities |
| iron deficiency anemia | anemia caused by inadequate iron intake |
| thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein caused by a clot |
| sphygmomanometer | fancy name for the device used to measure blood pressure |
| phlebarteriectasia | dilation of blood vessels |