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Blood System

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albumin   protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood  
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antibody (Ab)   specific protein (immunoglobulin) produced by lymphocytes in response to bacteria, viruses, or other antigens. An antibody Is specific to an antigen and inactivates it.  
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antigen   substance (usually foreign) that stimulates the production of an antibody  
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basophil   white blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin  
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bilirubin   orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells are destroyed  
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coagulation   blood clotting  
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colony-stimulating factor   protein that stimulates growth of white blood cells (granulocytes)  
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differentiation   change in structure and function of a cell as it matures; specialization  
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electrophoresis   method of separating serum proteins by electrical charge  
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eosinophil   white blood cell containing granules that stain red; associated with allergic reactions  
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erythroblast   immature red blood cell  
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erythrocyte   red blood cell. There are about 5 million per microliter or cubic millimeter of blood  
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erythropoietin (EPO)   hormone secreted by the kidneys; stimulates red blood cell formation  
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fibrin   protein that forms the basis of a blood clot  
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fibrinogen   plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process  
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globulin   plasma protein; alpha, beta, and gamma (immune) globulins are examples  
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granulocyte   white blood cell with numerous dark-staining granules: eosinophil, neutrophil, and basophil  
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hematopoietic stem cell   cell in the bone marrow that gives rise to all types of blood cells  
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hemoglobin   blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells  
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heparin   anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells  
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immune reaction   response of the immune system to foreign invasion  
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immunoglobulin   protein (a globulin) with antibody activity; examples are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD. Immun/o means protection  
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leukocyte   white blood cell  
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lymphocyte   mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies  
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macrophage   monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces. As a phagocyte, it engulfs foreign material and debris. in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, macrophages dstroy worn out red blood cells  
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megakaryocyte   large platelet precursor cell found in the bone marrow  
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monocyte   leukocyte with one large nucleus. it is a cell that engulfs foreign material and debris. monocytes become macrophages as they leave the blood and enter body tissues  
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mononuclear   pertaining to a cell (leukocyte) with a single round nucleus; lymphocytes and monocytes are mononuclear leukocytes  
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myeloblast   immature bone marrow that gives rise to granulocytes  
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neutrophil   granulocytic leukocyte formed in bone marrow. it is a phagocytic tissue-fighting cell. also called a polymorphonuclear leukocyte  
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plasma   liquid portion of blood; contains water, proteins, salts, nutrients, lipids, hormones, and vitamins  
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plasmapheresis   removal of plasma from withdrawn blood by centrifuge. collected cells are retransfused back into the donor. fresh-frozen plasma or salt solution is used to replace withdrawn plasma  
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platelet   small blood fragment that collects at sites of injury to begin the clotting process  
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polymorphonuclear   pertaining to a white blood cell with a multilobed nucleus; neutrophil  
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prothrombin   plasma protein; concerted to thrombin in the clotting process  
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reticulocyte   immature erythrocyte. A network of strands is seen after staining the cell with special dyes  
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Rh factor   antigen on red blood cells of Rh-positive individuals. the factor was first identified in the blood of a rhesus monkey  
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serum   plasma minus clotting proteins and cells. clear, yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it is allowed to clot. it is formed from plasms, but does not contain protein-coagulation factors  
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stem cell   unspecialized cell that gives rise to mature, specialized forms. A hematopoietic stem cell is the progenitor for all different types of blood cells  
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thrombin   enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during coagulation.  
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thrombocyte   platelet  
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bas/o   base (alkaline the opposite of acid)  
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chrom/o   color  
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coagul/o   clotting  
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cyt/o   cell  
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eosin/o   red, dawn, rosy  
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erythro/o   red  
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granul/o   granules  
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hem/o   blood  
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hemat/o   blood  
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hemoglobin/o   hemoglobin  
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is/o   same, equal  
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kary/o   nucleus  
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leuk/o   white  
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mon/o   one, single  
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morph/o   shape, form  
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myel/o   bone marrow  
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neutr/o   neutral (neither base nor acid)  
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nucle/o   nucleus  
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phag/o   eat, swallow  
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poikil/o   varied, irregular  
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sider/o   iron  
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spher/o   globe, round  
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thromb/o   clot  
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-apheresis   removal, a carrying away  
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-blast   immature or embryonic cell  
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-cytosis   abnormal condition of cells (increase in cells)  
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-emia   blood condition  
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-gen   giving rise to; producing  
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-globin   protein  
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-lytic   pertaining to destruction  
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-oid   derived or originating from  
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-osis   abnormal condition  
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-penia   deficiency  
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-phage   eat, swallow  
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-philia   attraction for (an increase in cell numbers)  
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-phoresis   carrying, transmission  
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-poiesis   formation  
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-stasis   stop, control  
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anemia   deficiency in erythrocytes or hemoglobin  
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aplastic anemia   failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow  
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hemolytic anemia   reduction in red cells die to excessive destruction  
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pernicious anemia   lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the bloodstream  
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sickle cell anemia   hereditary disorder of abnormal hemoglobin producing sickle-shaped erythrocytes and hemolysis  
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thalassemia   inherited disorder of abnormal hemoglobin production leading to hypochromia  
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hemochromatosis   excess iron deposits throughout the body  
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polycythemia vera   general increase in red blood cells (erythremia)  
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hemophilia   excessive bleeding caused by hereditary lack of factors VIII and IX necessary for blood clotting  
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purpura   multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of blood under the skin  
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leukemia   increase in cancerous white blood cells (leukocytes)  
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granulocytosis   abnormal increase in granulocytes in the blood  
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mononucleosis   infectious disease marked by increased numbers of mononuclear leukocytes and enlarged cervical lymph nodes  
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multiple myeloma   malignant neoplasm of bone marrow  
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antiglobulin (coombs) test   test for the presence of antibodies that coat and damage erythrocytes  
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bleeding time   time required for blood to stop flowing from a tiny puncture wound  
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coagulation time   time required for venous blood to clot in a test tube  
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complete blood count   determination of numbers of blood cells, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, and red cell values  
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate   speed at which erythrocytes settle out of plasma  
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hematocrit   percentage of erythrocytes in a volume of blood  
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hemoglobin test   total amount of hemoglobin in a sample of peripheral blood  
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platelet count   number of platelets per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood  
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prothrombin time   test for the ability of blood to clot  
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red blood cell count   number or erythrocytes per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood  
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red blood cell morphology   microscopic examination of a stained blood smear to determine the shape of individual red cells  
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white blood cell count   number or leukocytes per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood  
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white blood cell differential   percentages of different types of leukocytes in the blood  
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apheresis   separation of blood into component parts and removal of a select portion from the blood  
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blood transfusion   whole blood or cells are taken from a donor and infused into a patient  
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bone marrow biopsy   microscopic examination of a core of bone marrow removed with a needle  
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hematopoietic stem cell transplantation   peripheral stem cells from a compatible donor are administered to a recipient  
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