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#2 Blood&Lymphatic
BLOOD & LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Embolus | dislodged, circulating clot. |
| Agglutination | clumping of cells |
| Albumin | plasma protein. |
| Allergens | substances that can make a hypersensitive reaction in the body |
| Anaphylaxis | exaggerated life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen. |
| Antibodies | substances produced in response to bacteria & viruses. |
| Antigens | protein that causes the formation of an antibody |
| Coagulation | process of a liquid into a solid. |
| Dyscrasia | abnormal condition of the blood or bone marrow. |
| Edema | mature blood cell. |
| Erythropoientin | hormone in the kidneys released into the bloodstream because of lack of oxygen. |
| Hematologist | medical specialist in the field of hematology |
| Hemoglobin | complex protein-iron compound in the blood that carries oxygen to the cells from the lungs. |
| Hemorrhage | loss of a large amount of blood in a short period of time. |
| Hyperalbuminemia | increased level of albumin in the blood |
| Hyperlipemia | excessive level of blood fats. |
| Hyperlipidema | hyperlipemia |
| Leukocyte | white blood cell. |
| Leukocytopenia | abnormal decrease in the number of white blood cells. (fewer than 5,000) |
| Pancytopenia | reduction in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. |
| Plasma | watery, straw-colored, fluid portion of the lymph |
| Platelet | a clotting cell; thrombocyte |
| Septicemia | infection where pathogens are present in the circulating bloodstream. |
| Serology | branch of lab medicine studies blood serum. |
| Serum | clean, thin, sticky fluid portion of blood that remains after coagulation |
| Splenomegaly | abnormal enlargement of the spleen. |
| Thrombocyte | a clotting cell; platelet. |
| Thrombus | a clot. |
| Anemia | decrease in hemoglobin in the blood. |
| Aplastic Anemia | inadequency of the formed blood elements; characterized by pancytopenia |
| Hemolytic Anemia | extreme reduction in RBCs due to their destruction. |
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | deficiency of hemoglobin level due to lack of iron in the body. |
| Pernicious Anemia | deficiency of mature RBCs. |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | chronic hereditary form of hemolytic anemia where the RBCs become shaped like a crescent. |
| Hemophilia | hereditary inadequences of coagulation |
| Leukemia (ALL, AML, CML) | excessive uncontrolled increase of immature WBCs |
| Polycythemia Vera | abnormal increase in the number of RBCs, granulocytes & thrombocytes. leads to increase in blood volume & thickness. |
| Purpura | collection of blood under the skin. appearing as red-purple skin discolorations. |
| Thalassemia | hereditary form of hemolytic anemia |
| Coomb's Test | discovers the presence of antierythrocyte antibodies present in the blood of an Rh Negative woman. |
| Bleeding Time | measurement of the time required for bleeding to stop. |
| Blood Transfusion | administration of blood to a person to replace blood lost |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | series of tests performed on peripheral blood. screens for problems in the hematologic system. |
| Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | test on the blood that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of unclotted blood. |
| Hematocrit | assessment of RBC percentage in the total blood volume. |
| Hemoglobin Test | concentration measurement of the hemoglobin in the peripheral blood. |
| Lipid Profile | measures lipids |
| Platelet Count | count of platelets per cubic millimeter of blood |
| Prothrombin Time (PT) | blood test that evaluates the common pathway & extrinsic system of clot formation |
| Red Blood Cell Count | measure of the # of RBCs in 1mm3 of peripheral blood |
| Red Blood Cell Morphology | exam of RBC on a strained blood smear so we can identify form & shape of RBCs |
| Reticulocyte Count | measure of the # of reticulocytes & immature erythrocytes. |
| Schilling Test | diagnostic analysis for pernicious blood |
| White Blood Cell Count (WBC) | measure of the # of WBCs in 1mm3 of peripheral blood. |
| White Blood Cell Differential | measure of the % of each specific type of WBCs present in 1 mm3 draw for the WBC count. |
| Acquired Immunity | result of the blood developing the ability to defend itself against a specific agent. |
| Edema | accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces |
| Hypersensitivity | abnormal condition that has excessive reaction to a particular stimulus. |
| Immunity | state of being resistant to or protected from a disease. |
| Local Reaction | reaction to treatment that occurs at the site it was administered |
| Lymphocyte | small, agranulocytic leukocytes originating from fetal stem cells & developing in the bone marrow. |
| Natural Immunity | immunity in which we are born; genetic immunity |
| Pathogens | disease-producing microorganisms |
| Susceptible | state of having a lack of resistance to pathogens |
| Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | clinical condition that destroy the body's immune system in the last phase of HIV. |
| Kaposi's Sarcoma | destructive malignant neoplasm of the blood vessel associated with AIDS- forms lesions the skin, visceral organs, or mucous membranes |
| Lymphoma | lymphoid tissue neoplasm that is typically malignant - beginning with a painless enlarged lymph node & progresses to anemia, fever, weakness, & weight loss. |
| Mononucleosis | caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). is benign self-limiting acute infection of the B lymphocytes. |
| ELISA | blood test used for screening an antibody to the AIDS virus |
| Lymphangiogram | X-ray assessment of the lymphatic system following injection into the lymph vessels in the hand or foot. |
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