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Phlebotomy 5
Medical Term/Def. (General)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anemia | A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells. |
| Antecubital Fossa | The inside area of the arm located at the crease of the elbow |
| Antibody | A protein substance manufactured by the body in response to an antigen |
| Anticoagulant | A substance that prevents blood from clotting. |
| Antigen | A substance that can cause the formation of an antibody. |
| Arteries | Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. |
| Capillaries | Tiny blood vessels below the surface of the skin. |
| Coagulation | The process of blood clotting. |
| Erythrocyte | A red blood cell. |
| Hemochromatosis | Elevated levels of iron in the blood. |
| Homeostasis | A balanced state in the body. |
| Leukocyte | A white blood cell. |
| Palpate | Examination by touch or feel. |
| Plasma | The liquid portion of the blood, consisting of about 90% water. |
| Polycythemia Vera | A condition marked by excess red blood cells. |
| Serum | The liquid portion of coagulated blood. |
| Thrombocytes (platelets) | Cell fragments that aid in coagulation. |
| Veins | Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. |
| Whole Blood | The blood that circulates through the body, containing all components. |
| Aseptic | Free of pathogenic microorganisms that can cause disease. |
| Anemia | A condition marked by a deficiency opppppf red blood cells. |
| Antecubital Fossa | The inside area of the arm located at the crease of the elbow |
| Antibody | A protein substance manufactured by the body in response to an antigen |
| Anticoagulant | A substance that prevents blood from clotting. |
| Antigen | A substance that can cause the formation of an antibody. |
| Arteries | Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. |
| Capillaries | Tiny blood vessels below the surface of the skin. |
| Coagulation | The process of blood clotting. |
| Erythrocyte | A red blood cell. |
| Hemochromatosis | Elevated levels of iron in the blood. |
| Homeostasis | A balanced state in the body. |
| Leukocyte | A white blood cell. |
| Palpate | Examination by touch or feel. |
| Plasma | The liquid portion of the blood, consisting of about 90% water. |
| Polycythemia Vera | A condition marked by excess red blood cells. |
| Serum | The liquid portion of coagulated blood. |
| Thrombocytes (platelets) | Cell fragments that aid in coagulation. |
| Veins | Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. |
| Whole Blood | The blood that circulates through the body, containing all components. |
| Anaphylaxis | A severe allergic reaction caused by the immune system releasing chemicals like histamine and serotonin into the bloodstream |
| Bariatric | Related to the treatment and management of obesity |
| Dialysis | A medical treatment that filters waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys can no longer function properly |
| Edema | Swelling due to excessive fluid accumulation in the body's tissues |
| Fistula | A permanent surgical connection between an artery and a vein |
| Hematoma | A collection of blood beneath the skin caused by blood vessel leakage |
| Lymphedema | A condition that can cause swelling due to the removal of lymph nodes |
| Petechiae | Small, non-raised red dots caused by bleeding under the skin |
| Port | Small devices placed under the skin and connected to a catheter that leads to a central vein |
| Syncope | A sudden fainting episode caused by a drop in heart rate and blood pressure |
| Aggregation | The clumping of platelets to form a temporary plug at the site of blood vessel injury |
| Analytes | Substances in the blood that are measured for diagnostic purposes |
| Bilirubin | A yellow pigment produced when red blood cells break down |
| Dermal Puncture | A puncture of the skin to obtain a capillary blood sample |
| Endocrine | Relating to glands that release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body functions |
| Fibrinolysis | The process by which the body breaks down and removes a blood clot |
| Hemolyze | To break down red blood cells, causing them to release their contents |
| Hemostasis | The process by which the body stops bleeding after an injury |
| Interstitial Fluid | The fluid surrounding cells and tissue |
| Metabolic | Involving the chemical processes the body uses to convert food into energy and maintain life |
| Osteomyelitis | Inflammation of the bone, usually caused by infection |
| Plantar Surface | The part of the bottom of the foot that contacts the ground when standing or walking |
| Vasoconstriction | The narrowing of blood vessels |
| Bacteremia | The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream |
| Fibrin | A gel-like mass formed when fibrin strands bind together |
| Icteric | Discoloration caused by elevated bilirubin levels and is commonly used to describe serum that appears yellow or green in color |
| Lipemic | A condition of elevated lipid levels in the blood, causing specimens to appear cloudy or milky |
| Stasis | A slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of blood |
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Staci Hewitt
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