Chapter 12 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
agglutinogen | substance that cuases aglutination |
agranulocyte | leukocyte with nongranular cytoplasm |
albumin | simple protein found in plasma |
basophil | leukocyte containing heparin and histamine |
blood | fluid circulated through the body |
blood types | clssification of blood according to its antegen and antibody qualities |
coagulation | changing of liquid into semisolid |
agglutination | clumping of cells and particles in blood |
electrophoresis | process of separating particles n solution by passing electricity thru liquid |
eosinophil | type of granulocyte |
erythrocyte | mature red blood cell |
erythropoietin | hormone released by kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production |
fibrin clot | clot forming threads formed at site of injury during coagulation where platelets clump together |
fibrinogen | protein in plasma that iads in clotting |
gamma globulin | globulin that arises in lymphatic tissue and functions as part of immune system |
globin | protein molecule in blood part of hemoglobin |
globulin | any of family of proteins in plasma |
granulocyte | lekuocyte in granular cytoplasm |
hematocrit | measure of percentage of rbc in blood |
hematocytoblast | immature blood cell |
heme | pigment containing iron in hemoglobin |
heparin | substance in blood that prevents clotting |
histamine | released by basophils andeosinophls involved in allergic reactions |
leukocyte | mature white blood cell |
lymphocytee | type of agranulocyte |
megakaryocyte | large cells in red bone marrow that form platelets |
monocyte | type of agranulocyte |
neutrophil | type of leukocyte; granulocyte |
plasma | liquid portion o fblood |
platelet | thrombocyte part of megakaryocyte that initiates clotting |
plasmapheresis | process of removing blood centrifuging and returing only rbc back |
prothrombin | type of plasma protein that helps clot |
rbc | formed from stem cells and has hemoglin within |
rbc count | measurement of rbc in cubin millimeter of blood |
rh facts | type of antigen in blood that can causea transfusinon reaction |
rh negative | lacking rh factor on surface of cells |
rh positive | having rh factor on surface |
serum | liquid left after blood has clotted |
stem cell | immature cell formed in bone marrow that becomes differentiated into either a rbc or wbc |
thrombin | enzyme that helps clot formation |
thrombocyte | platelet cell fragment that produces thrombin |
thromboplasin | pretin that aids in forming fibrin clot |
transfusion | injection of donor blood into one needing blood |
wbc | from stemcells that plays role in defense against disease |
agglutino | agglutinin |
esosino | esinophil |
erythro | red |
hemo hemato | blood |
leuko | white |
phaog | eating, devouring |
thrombo | blood clot |
appt | activated partial thromboplastin |
baso | basophil |
bcp | biochemistry panel |
bmt | bone marrow transplant |
cbc | complete blood count |
diff | differential blood count |
eos | eosinophils |
esr | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
gcsf | granulocyte colony stimulating factor |
gm csf | granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor |
hct | hematocrit |
hgb hb | hemoglobin |
mch | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
mchc | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration |
mcv | mean corpuscular volume |
mono | monocyte |
pcv | packed cell volume |
plt | platelet count |
pmnn poy | polymorphononuclear neutrophil |
pt | prothrombin time |
ptt | partial thromboplastin time |
rbc | red blood cell count |
sr sed rate | sedimentation rate |
seg | segmented mature white blood cells |
wbc | white blood cell count |
blood chemistry | test of plasma for presence of most substances |
complete blod count | common screen for basic medical cehckup |
biochemistry panel | group of autoamted tests for various common diseases or disorders |
blood indices | measureent of size, volume and content of rbc |
blood culture | test of blood specimen in culture in which microorgaisms are observes, infections |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate | rate which rbc fall thru plasma, inflammtion or injury |
wbc differential; rbc morphology | test for number of leukocytes or shape of rbc |
platelet count | test for number of thrombocytes in sample |
partial thromboplastin time | test for coagulation defects |
prothrombin time | test for coagulation defects |
antiglobulin test | test for antibodies on rbc |
wbc count | nuber of wbc in sample |
rbc count | number of rbc in sample |
hemoglobin | level of hemoglin in blood |
hematocrit | measure of packed rbc in sample shows percent of rbc |
mean corpusuclar volume | volume of individual cells |
mean corpusuclar hemoglin | weight of hemoglin in average red blood cell |
mean corpusular hemoglin concentration | concentration of hemoglobin in rbc |
antiglobulin test | test for antibodies on rbc |
phlebotomy; venipuncture | insetion of needle into vein |
sma sequential multiple analyzer | original blod chemistry machine |
anemia | condition in which rbc doesnt transport enough oxygen to tissues |
anisocytosis | condition with abnormal variation in size of rbc |
basophilia | condition with increased number ofbasophils |
dyscrasia | any disease with abnormal particeles in blood |
eosinophilia | condition with abnormal number of eosinophils |
erythroblastosis fetalis | incombatibility disorder beteen mother with rh negative and fetus rh positive |
erythropenia | disorder with abnormally low number of rbc |
granulocytosis | condition with abnormal umber of granulocytes in bloodstream |
hemochromatosis | hereditary condition with excessive iron buildup in blood |
hemolysis | disorder with breakdown of rbc membrane |
hemophilia | hereditary disorder with lack of clotting factor in blood |
leukemia | general term for number of disorders with excessive wbc in bloodstream and bone marrow |
macrocytosis | disorder with abnormally large rbc |
microcytosis | disorder with abnormally small rbc |
multiple myeloma | malignant tumor of bone marrow |
myeloblast | immature granulocytes |
pancytopenia | condition with low number of blood components |
poikilocytosis | disorder with irregularly shaped rbc |
polycythemia | disorder with abnormal increase in rbc and hemoglobin |
purpura | condition with multiple tiny hemorrhages under skin |
reticulocytosis | disorder with abnormal number of immature erythrocytes |
thalassemia | hereditary disorder characterized by inability to produce sufficient hemoglobin |
thrombocytopenia | bleeding condition with insufficientproduction of platelets |
von willebrands disease | hemorrhagic disorder with tendency to bleed from mucous membrane |
bone marrow biopsy | extraction of bone marrow by means of needle |
bone marrow transplant | injection of donor bone marrow into patient who disease cells have killed thru radation and chemotherapy |
anticoagulant | prevents formation of blood clots |
coagulant | clotting agent |
hemostatic | stops bleeding |
relapse | recurrence of disease |
remission | disappearance of disease for time |
thrombolytic | dissolves blood clots |
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