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Med.Term Ch13 Vocab
Chabner, Language of Medicine 11th edition-Chapter 13 Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Albumin | Protein in the blood; maintains the proper amount of water in blood |
| antibody (Ab) | A specific protein produced by the lymphocytes in response to bacteria, viruses, or other antigens |
| antigen | A substance that stimulates production of an antibody |
| basophil | White blood cell that contains granules that stain blue |
| bilirubin | Orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by breakdown of hemoglobin when RBCs are destroyed |
| coagulation | Blood clotting |
| colony-stimulating factor (CSF) | Protein that stimulates growth of white blood cells |
| differentiation | The change in structure and function of a cell as it matures; specialization |
| electrophoresis | A method of separating serum proteins by electrical charge |
| eosinophil | White blood cell that contains granules that stain red |
| erythroblast | An immature red blood cell |
| erythrocyte | A red blood cell |
| erythropoietin (EPO) | Hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell formation |
| fibrin | Protein that forms the basis of a blood clot |
| fibrinogen | Plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process |
| globulin | Plasma protein |
| granulocyte | White blood cell with numerous dark-staining granules |
| hematopoietic stem cell | A cell in bone marrow that gives rise to all types of blood cells |
| hemoglobin | Blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells |
| heparin | An anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells |
| immune reaction | Response of the immune system to foreign invasion |
| immunoglobulin | A protein with antibody activity |
| leukocyte | A white blood cell |
| lymphocyte | Mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies |
| macrophage | Monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces; as a phagocyte, it engulfs foreign material and debris; destroys worn out RBCs |
| megakaryocyte | Large platelet precursor cell found in the bone marrow |
| monocyte | Leukocyte with one large nucleus; engulfs foreign material and debris; becomes macrophage |
| mononuclear | Pertaining to cell (leukocyte) with single round nucleus |
| myeloblast | Immature bone marrow that gives rise to granulocytes |
| neutrophil | Granulocytic leukocyte formed in bone marrow; polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
| plasma | Liquid portion of blood; contains water, proteins, salts, nutrients, lipids, hormones, and vitamins |
| plasmapheresis | Removal of plasma from withdrawn blood by centrifuge |
| platelet | A small blood fragment important in clotting |
| polymorphonuclear | Pertaining to a white blood cell with multi-shaped nucleus; neutrophil |
| prothrombin | Plasma protein; converted to thrombin in the clotting process |
| reticulocyte | Immature erythrocyte |
| Rh factor | Antigen on red blood cells of Rh-positive (RH+) individuals |
| Serum | Plasma minus clotting proteins and cells |
| stem cell | Unspecialized cell that gives rise to mature, specialized forms |
| thrombin | Enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during coagulation |
| thrombocyte | Platelets |
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