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From Phlebotomy Technician Specialist Text 3

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diastole   the normal "rest period" in the heart cycle, during which the myo fibers lengthen, the heart dialates and the cavities fill with blood  
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differential   the number and type of cells determined by microscopic examination of a thin layer of blood on a glass slide  
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distal   the farthest point of origin of a structure, opposit of proximal  
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distress   physical or mental pain or suffering. A term used to describe abnormal, unhealthy, or extreme stress  
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donor unit   a specific amount of blood, approx. 1 pint, supplied by a volunteer as part of a blood-banking procedure.  
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dorsal cavity   the posterior cavity of the body which houses the brain and spinal column  
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duodenum   the first part of the small intestine, beginning at the pylorus  
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duty of care:   the responsibility not to infringe on another's rights oby either intentionally or carelessly causing him or her harm.  
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efferent   carrying away from a central organ or secion, as efferent nerves  
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elasticity   the quality of returning to original size and shape after compression or stretching  
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electrocardiogram   record of the electrical activity of the heart  
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electrodes   small, specially prepared tabs with conductive gel placed in direct contact with skin to detect elec. current from within the heart  
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electrolytes   substances that conduct elec. when dissolved in water. Acids, bases, and salts are common electrolytes, incld. potassium, sodium and chlorine found in blood, tissue fluids and cells  
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empathy   objective awareness of and insight into the feelings, emotins and behavior of another person  
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endocardium   membrane lining the interior of the heart  
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endocrine gland   gland which secretes into the blood or tissue fluid instead of into a duct  
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enviornmental protection agency (EPA)   the federal agency that regulates and monitors the inventory, storage, usage, techniques, and disposal of harmful substances to the envioronment  
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eosinophil   white blood cells whose granules stain a bright orange-red with eosin or other acid dyes. they increase in an allergic response  
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epicardium   external layer of the heart and part of pericardial sac  
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epidermis   outermost layer of skin  
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epiglottis   a mature red blood cell  
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ethics   system of principles govern. medical conduct. Deals with the relationship of the health care professional to the patient, the patient's family, associates and society at large.  
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eustress   term used to describe normal, healthy, or manageable stress  
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excitablity   the ability to respond to stimuli  
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exocrine gland   gland that secretes into a duct  
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explanaiton of benefits   expl. of services periodically issued to recipients or providers on whose behalf claims have been pain  
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extensibility   the ability to increase the angle between 2 bones  
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exudation   pathologic oozing of fluids, usually result of inflammation  
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false imprisonment   intentional and unjustifiable act of preventing someone from moving about.  
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fasting blood sugar   patient is required to restrict dietary intake for 12 hours prior to collec. of a specimen for testing for glucose levels in the blood  
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febrile   feverish; pertaining to a fever. Abnormal elevation of temp.  
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felony   crime more serious than misdemeanor, punishable by a sentence of more than 2 year in prison or death  
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fimbria   the longest fringe-like extremity of a fallopian tube extending from the uterine tube to almost the ovary  
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fomits   objects, such as clothing, towels and utensils that possibly harbor a disease agent and are capable of transmitting it.  
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fraud   intentional misrepresentation. Deliberate deception intended to produce unlawful gain.  
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frontal plane   plane parallel to the long axis of the body. Splits the body in half, front to back. Divides the body into anterior and posterior.  
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galvanometer   instrument that measures electric current by electromagnetic action. Early ECG machine.  
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garmete   mature male or female reproductive cell; the spermatozoon or ovum  
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gatekeeper   primary care physician responsible for advising and coord. patient's health care needs  
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glomerulus   part of the nephron; a tuft of capillaries situated within Bowman's capsule  
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glucose tolerance test (GTT)   test involving multiple collections of blood and urine over time to evaluate the metabolism of glucose. It is performed by giving the patient a measured amount of glucose either orally or intravenously  
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glucosuria   sugar (glucose) in the urine  
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granulocty   white blood cell having granules in its cytoplasm  
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hard copy   printed paper copy of a computer generated report  
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hardware   equipment used to process data (ie: keyboard, disk drive, monitor and printer)  
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health maintenance organization (HMO)   type of program in which enrollees receive benefits for services from authorized and preselected providers, usually a primary care Dr. Generalloy do not receive coverage by services, except for emergen. by providers not in the HMO network.  
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hematocrit   percentage by volume of red blood cells in whole blood  
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hematoma   swelling or mass of blood (usually clotted), confined to an organ, tissue, or space that is cused by a break in a blood vessel  
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hematuria   blood in the urine  
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hemochromatosis   genetic disease marked by excessive absorption and accumulation of ron in the body  
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hemoconcentration   relative increase in the number of red blood cells resulting from a decrease in the volume of plasma  
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hemoglobin   iron containing protein pigment of the red blood cells, which carries O2 from lungs to the tissues  
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hemoglobinuria   presence in urine ofhemoglobin free from red blood cells  
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hemolysis   destruction of membrane of red blood cells and the liberaration of hemoglobin, which diffuses into the surrounding fluid  
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hemophiliac   person afflicted with a heriditary blood disease marked by greatly prolonged blood coagulation time, with consequent failure of the blood to clot and abnormal bleeding, sometimes accompanied by joint swelling  
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hemopoiesis   production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow  
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hepatitis B (HBV)   blood-borne pathogen that causes a severe acute infection and may progress to chronic infection and permanent liver damage. Caused by the hapatitis B virus, an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus  
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high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL)   "good" cholesterol  
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homeostasis   state of dynamic equilibirum of the internal enviornment of the body  
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hormone   chemical secretion, usually fom an endocrine gland (e.g. insulin from the pancreas)  
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human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG)   hormone produced by the placenta that appears in both urine and serum, beginning approx. 10 days after conception, the presence of which is an indication of pregnancy  
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)   retro-virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)  
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hyperglycemic   pertaining to the condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) is increased, as in diabetes mellitus  
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hyperkalemia   an excessive amt. of potassium in the blood  
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hypertension   condition in which the patient has a highter than normal blood pressure. for adults, this usually means a BP > 140/90  
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>   less than  
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<   greater than  
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hypoglycemic   pertaining to a condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) is abnormally low, as in hyperinsulinism  
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hypokalemia   extreme potassium depletion in the blood  
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hypotention   decrease of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure values which are significantly lower than normal  
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hypothermia   state in which an individual's body temp is reduced below the normal range of <96.0  
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ileum   lower part of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the large intestine  
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infection   prescence and growth of a microorganism that produces tissue damage  
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inferior   beneath, lower, referring to the underside of an organ or indicating a structure below another  
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informed consent   agreement by the patient to a medical procedure or tx after receiving adequate info about the procedure or tx, risks and/or consequences  
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inpatient   patent who is hospitalized overnight  
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insured   individual or organization covered for protection and loss under the specific terms of an insurance policy  
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integrity   to adhere to a strict ethical code. to be in an undiminished or unimpaired state.  
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intentional infliction of emotional distress   willful infliction of emotions or actions causing the patient to suffer duress  
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interstitial fluid   fluid between the tissue; surround a cell  
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intervals   wave in addition to a connecting straight line  
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intradermal   within the substance of the skin  
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invasion of privacy   a tort involv. one or more of the follow. 4 catagories: illegal appropriation of another's name for commercial use, intrusion into a person's privacy, placing a person in false light, or disclosure of private facts.  
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invasive procedure   requires penetrating intact skin or mucous membranes  
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ischemia   inadequate flow of blood to the heart, leading to angina pectoris and, if untx to myocardial infarction  
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jejunum   secion of the small intestine between the duodeunum and ileum  
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ketonuria   formation or excretion of ketones in the urine  
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kinesics   systemic study of the body and the use of its static and dynamic position as a means of communication  
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lancet   a sterile, disposable sharp-pointed instrument used to pierce the skin to obtain droplets of blood used for testing.  
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lateral   toward the side  
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leukocyte   white blood cell or corpuscle (WBC)  
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libel   written statement falsifying facts about someone that causes harm to that persons reputation  
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low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL)   "Bad" cholesterol  
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lumen   passageway or opening to a tubular structure such as a blood vessel, phlebotomy or hypodermic needle  
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lymph   watery fluid in the lymphatic vessels  
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lymphocyte   type of white blood cell; makes up less than 1% of the circulating blood cells  
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malpractice   misconduct or unprofessional tx by someon in a prof. or official position  
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market value   what a product (you) is worth to the consumer (employer); characteristics and skills that are valuable in the employment market  
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mastication   process of chewing  
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