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PBS Unit 2.1.4 Vocab

TermDefinition
Referral The process of sending a patient to another healthcare professional or service for care or testing.
Phlebotomy The practice of drawing blood from a patient for testing or donation.
Components of Blood The main parts of blood: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Leukocytes White blood cells that help fight infection and disease.
Erythrocytes Red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
Plasma The liquid portion of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste.
Thrombocytes (Platelets) Cell fragments that help blood clot and stop bleeding.
Hemoglobin A protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and transports it.
Sickle Cell Disease A genetic disorder where red blood cells are misshapen and don’t carry oxygen efficiently.
Leukemia A cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cell production.
Hematocrit The percentage of blood made up of red blood cells.
Anemia A condition where the blood has too few healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Polycythemia A condition where the body has too many red blood cells.
Canula A thin tube inserted into a vein to draw blood or deliver fluids.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) A blood test that measures red cells, white cells, platelets, and hemoglobin.
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) A blood test that checks electrolytes, kidney function, and blood sugar.
Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Saturated Fat A type of fat that can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Unsaturated Fat A healthier fat that can help lower LDL cholesterol.
Hypercholesterolemia A condition of having high cholesterol in the blood.
Plaque (Cholesterol) Fatty buildup in arteries that can restrict blood flow.
Blood-borne Pathogen A microorganism in blood that can cause disease.
Universal Precautions Safety practices used to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Veins of the Upper Limb Veins in the arm that return blood to the heart.
Brachiocephalic Vein A large vein that carries blood from the arm and head to the heart.
Subclavian Vein A major vein under the collarbone that drains blood from the arm.
Axillary Vein A vein in the armpit region that continues into the subclavian vein.
Greater Cephalic Vein A large superficial vein on the outer arm used for blood draws.
Median Cubital Vein A common vein in the elbow area used for venipuncture.
Basilic Vein A large superficial vein on the inner arm.
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