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Module 10 Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sphygmomanometer | Another name for the device used to measure blood pressure. |
| Perfusion | Circulation of blood through tissue |
| Aplastic anemia | Anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities. |
| Ecchymosis | Large bruise. |
| Embolus | Mass of matter present in blood. |
| Hypervolemia | Increased blood volume. |
| Leukocyte | White blood cell. |
| Osteomyelitis | Inflammation of bone and bone marrow. |
| Uremia | Presence of urine in the blood. |
| Immunology | Study of the Immunology. |