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phr 208 ch.11 -11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mastectomy | removal of a breast |
| melanoma | a cancer of the skin |
| metastasis | spreading of disease to another part of the body |
| neoplasm | a new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled and progressive (also called a tumor) |
| oncologist | a physician with specialty training in the treatment of cancer |
| tumor | a new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled and progressive ( also called a neoplasm) |
| anemia | a reduction in the number or function of the red blood cells, |
| biopsy | examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease |
| blood gas | an analysis of the dissolved gases in blood plasma, including oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide |
| blood type | the designation of the blood based on normally occurring antigens on the surface of the red blood cell (A,B,O, or AB) |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen; nitrogen in the blood that can be measured to determine kidney function |
| CBC | complete blood count; an analysis of the blood cells to determine number, type, size, shape, and iron content |
| clinical laboratory technologist | an individual who has obtained the education an training to perform the testing in a clinical diagnostic laboratory |
| coagulation | the process of blood clotting |
| creatinine clearance | a test to measure the function of the kidney |
| cytology | a special area of pathology that studies the structure of cells to determine if they are normal or cancerous |
| DIC | a condition where the clotting of blood is out of control and results in bleeding |
| erythrocyte | a red blood cell |
| heparin | a naturally occurring component of the blood that prevents blood clotting; is often given to prevent stroke in patients whose blood clots too fast |
| liver profile | a group of chemical tests that indicate the function and health of the liver |
| pathologist | a physician trained in diagnostic laboratory medicine |
| pathology | the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases |
| plasma | the fluid portion of the blood |
| PT and PTT | laboratory tests that measure the ability of the blood to clot |
| serum | the fluid portion of the blood after its been allowed to clot |
| acidosis | a condition where the blood pH is too acidic (< 7.4) which impairs body functions such as delivery of oxygen to the tissue |
| alkalosis | a condition where the blood pH is too alkaline (> 7.4) which impairs body functions such as delivery of oxygen to the tissue |
| diabetes | a chronic disease where blood glucose does not enter the cells and the blood sugar remains high, causing harm to the tissues |
| diuresis | increased formation of urine, which is a common symptom of diabetes |
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