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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Referral | An official recommendation from a primary care doctor for a patient to see a specialist or receive a specific medical service. |
| Phlebotomy | The practice of puncturing a vein (usually in the arm) to collect blood samples for laboratory testing |
| Canula | A thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to deliver or drain fluids or to gather data. |
| Blood-borne Pathogen | Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans |
| Universal Precautions | an approach to infection control where all human blood and certain body fluids are treated as if they are known to be infectious. |
| Leukocytes | White blood cells; the cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against infectious disease. |
| Erythrocytes | Red blood cells; contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen to the body's tissues. |
| plasma | The yellowish liquid component of blood that holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension |
| Thrombocytes | Small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding. |
| Hemoglobin | A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. |
| Sickle Cell Disease | A group of inherited red blood cell disorders where the cells become hard, sticky, and shaped like a C-shaped farm tool |
| Leukemia | A type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow, caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells. |
| Hematocrit | The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood. |
| Anemia | A condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues |
| Polycythemia | A blood cancer/disorder where the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, causing the blood to thicken. |
| Complete Blood Count | A blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia and infection. |
| Basic Metabolic Panel | A blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, and kidney function |
| Lipid Panel | A blood test that measures lipids—fats and fatty substances—used as energy sources in your body |
| Saturated Fat | A type of fat that is typically solid at room temperature; often associated with higher "bad" cholesterol levels. |
| Unsaturated Fat | A type of fat that is liquid at room temperature; generally considered "healthy" fats. |
| Hypercholesterolemia | The presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. |
| Plaque | A semi-hard accumulation of substances (including cholesterol and calcium) that builds up on the walls of arteries. |
| Brachiocephalic Vein | Large veins in the upper chest that return blood from the head, neck, and upper limbs to the heart. |
| Subclavian Vein | A major vein located deep to the clavicle (collarbone) that drains blood from the upper extremities. |
| Axillary Vein | A large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax and upper limb toward the heart. |
| Greater Cephalic Vein | A superficial vein in the arm that runs along the lateral side of the biceps; a common site for blood draws. |
| Median Cubital Vein | The superficial vein of the upper limb that connects the cephalic and basilic veins; it is the most common site for venipuncture. |
| Basilic Vein | A large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain the forearm and arm, located on the medial side. |
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