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21 Cards in this Set
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Hematology |
The study of blood and blood forming tissues |
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Hemoglobin |
The functioning unit of the red blood cell |
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESR |
Measures the rate in millimeters per hour At which rbc settle out in a tube |
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Erythropoietin |
A hormone produced by the kidneys in response to lowered oxygen levels... stimulates production of RBC to increase blood oxygen levels |
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Morphology |
Description of the structural characteristic of blood cells |
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Microcytosis |
RBC smaller than usual Lower than 80fl Means iron deficiency |
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Macrocytosis |
Abnormally large RBC with mvc above 100fl means defiency of folate or B12 |
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Hypochromia |
RBC appearing paller with more area of central pallor. Decreased mch and mchc |
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Hyperchromia |
Increased hgb in RBC |
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Thalassemia |
A hemolytic anemia caused by deficiency hgb synthesis |
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Antigens |
Protein markers on cells that's causes formation of antibodies and react specifically with those antibodies |
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Antibodies |
A complex glycoprotein produced by B lymphocytes in response to an antigen |
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Phagocytosis |
The process by which certain cells engulf and dispose of microorganisms to eat or digest |
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Neutrophils |
The most abundant leukocyte and the main granulocyte |
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Band |
Younger less mature neutrophil |
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Leukopenia |
Diminished numbers of leukocytes |
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Leukocytosis |
Abnormal increase of leukocytes |
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Thrombocytopenia |
Decreased platelets |
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Petechiae |
Small pinpoint broken blood vessel on the skin |
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Thrombocytosis |
Increased platelets |
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Inr |
A standardized result calculated from the patients and a reference standard used to measure blood clotting time |
