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MLT Phlebotomy Ch 1
Med Lab Tech Ch 1 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aseptic | free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms |
| capillary | any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules |
| chemistry | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions |
| confidentiality | discretion in keeping secret information |
| ethics | the philosophical study of moral values and rules |
| hematology | the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin |
| histology | the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues |
| immunology | the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system |
| microbiology | the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans |
| negligence | failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances |
| phlebotomy | surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis |
| professionalism | the expertness characteristic of a professional person |
| serology | the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease |
| toxicology | the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons |
| urinalysis | the chemical analysis of urine |
| venipuncture | puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye |