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what are vital statistics?
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they are in a person's life such as birth rates, death rates, mainly used to determine population trends and needs.
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what is morbidity rate?
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the number of sick people or cases in a specific population.
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a midwife or house attendant can file the birth certificate without the physician. T/F?
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true.
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what is the most important thing to do when working with a spousal abuse patient?
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to gain their confidence.
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what is the EAP?
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employee assitance program.
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what does the EAP do?
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it helps workers maintain their job performance and avoid issues and figure out problems.
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what does the combined form aden/o mean?
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gland.
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what does bacteri/o mean?
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bacteria.
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what does blast/o mean?
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germ or bud, developing cell
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erythr/o means?
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red.
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hem/o and hemat/o mean?
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blood.
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immun/o means?
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exempt or immunity.
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leuk/o means?
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white.
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what does lymph/o mean?
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clear water or fluid.
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path/o means?
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disease.
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splen/o means?
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spleen.
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what does thromb/o mean?
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colt.
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what does thym/o mean?
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wartlike, thymus gland.
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tox/o means?
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poison.
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what is the primary function of blood?
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transport of substances throughout the body.
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what is a hematologist?
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a physician specializing in the treatment of diseases associated with blood.
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what are the dual functions of the lymph system?
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battle against infection, and filtering and recycling of fluid into the bloodstream.
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the prefis an- means?
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without or absence of.
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the prefix iso- means?
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equal.
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the prefix macro- means?
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large.
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the prefix poly- means?
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many.
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what does cyt/o mean?
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cell.
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what does poikil/o mean?
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irregular.
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thromb/o means?
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colt.
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the suffix -emia means?
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condition of blood.
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the suffix -ia means?
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conditon of.
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the suffix -lysis means?
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loosen or dizzolve.
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the suffix -megaly means?
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abnormally large.
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the suffix -osis means?
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condition of.
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the suffix -penia means?
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abnormal reduction in number or deficiency.
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the suffix -rrhage means?
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profuse bleeding, hemmorage.
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anisocytosis is what?
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literally means condition w/out equal cells, but is the presence of red blood cells in unequal sizes in a sample of blood.
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what is bacteremia?
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the presence of bacteria in a sample of blood.
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what is erythropenia?
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abnormally reduced number of red blood cells in a sample of blood.
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define hemolyis.
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the rupture of the red blood cell membrane. literally means dizzolve blood.
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define hemmorrhage.
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the abnormal loss of blood from the circulation which is a sign of trauma.
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what is leukopenia?
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an abnormally reduced number of white blood cells in a sample of blood.
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define macrocytosis.
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the presence of abnormally large red blood cells in a sample of blood.
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what is another name for leukopenia?
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leukocytopenia.
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define poikilocytosis.
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the presence of tear shaped red blood ells in a sample of blood. "condition of irregular cell"
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what is polycythemia?
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an ambormal increase in the number or red bolld cells in the blood.
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what is another term for polycythemia?
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erythrocytosis.
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what is splenomegaly?
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abnormal enlargement of the spleen, which is a symptom of injury and or infection.
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define thrombopenia.
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an abnormally reduced number of platelets in a sample of blood.
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what is toxemia?
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the presene of toxins in the bloodstream.
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what does the prefix ana- mean?
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up or toward.
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what does the prefix an- mean?
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without or absence of.
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the prefix mono- means?
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one.
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aut/o means?
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self.
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fung/o means?
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fungus.
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globin/o means?
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protein.
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hydr/o means?
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water.
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iatr/o means?
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physician.
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idi/o means?
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individual.
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immun/o means?
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exempt or immunity.
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lymph/o means ?
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clear water or fluid.
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necr/o means?
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death.
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nosocom/o means?
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hospital.
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nucle/o means?
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kernel or nucleus.
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sept/o means?
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putrefying; wall or partition.
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staphylococc/o means?
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staphylococcus.
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streptococc/o means?
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streptococcus.
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thym/o means?
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wartlike, thymus gland.
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the suffix -emia means?
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condition of blood.
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the suffix -genic means?
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pertaining to, producing.
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the suffixes -ial, -ic, and -ism all mean what?
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pertaining to.
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-itis means ?
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inflammation.
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-oma means?
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tumor.
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-osis means?
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condition.
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-pathy means?
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disease.
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the suffix -philia means?
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loving or affinity for.
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the suffix -phobia means?
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fear.
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the suffix -rrhagic means?
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pertaining to profuse bleeding.
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what is AIDS?
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it is a disease caused by HIV which disables the immune response by destroying important white blood cells known as helper T cells.
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WHat does AIDS stand for?
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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What does HIV stand for?
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human immunodeficiency virus.
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what is an allergy?
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the body's immune response to allergens which are foreign substances that produce a reaction including immediate inflammation.
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Define anaphylaxis.
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an immediate reaction to a foreidn substance that includes rapid inflammation, vasodialation, bronchospasms, and GI tract spasms.
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what is anemia?
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literally means without blood; it is the reduced ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen to tissues.
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name the four most common types of anemia?
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aplastic anemia, iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia, and pernicious anemia.
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what is aplastic anemia?
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when red bone marrow fails to produce sufficient numbers or normal blood cells.
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what is iron deficiency anemia?
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it is caused by lack of iron, and then results in the body's inability to make adequate amounts of hemoglobin.
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define sickle cell anemia.
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it is defective hemoglobin that causes mishapen red blood cells that cause obstruction to blood vessels.
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define pernicious anemia.
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it is caused by inadequate supplies of folic acid usually obtained from a healthy diet.
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what is anthrax?
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a bacterial disease used in bio-terrorism.
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what is an autoimmune disease?
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a disease caused by a person's own immune response attacking otherwise healthy tissues.
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what is botulism?
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lethal form of food borne illness.
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what is a communicable disease?
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a disease that is able to transfer from one person to another.
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define diptheria.
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an infectious disease resulting in acute inflammation of mucous membranes primarily in the mouth and throat.
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define dyscrasia.
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an abnormal condition of the blood.
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define edema.
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the leekage of fluid from the bloodstream into the interstitial space between body cells causes swelling and inflammation.
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what is fungemia?
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a fungal infection that spreads though the body by the bloodstream.
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what is gas gangrene?
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infection of a wound that can become life threatning.
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what is a hematoma?
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a mass of blood outside blood vessels and confined with an organ or space in the body.
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what is hemoglobinopathy?
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disease that affects hemoglobin within red blood cells.
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what is hemophilia?
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result of defective and missing clotting proteins.
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what is hemmorhagic fever?
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an infectuous disease that causes internal bleeding or internal hemmorhage.
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what is Hodgkins disease?
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a malignant form of cancer on lymphatic tissue.
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what is iatrogenic disease?
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a condition caused by medical treatment.
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what is a idiopathic disease?
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a disease that develops without a known or apparent cause.
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define immunodeficiency.
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a condition resulting from a defective immune response .
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what is immunosuppression?
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the supressed status of the immune response .
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what is incompatibility?
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the combo of two blood types that result in the destruction of red blood cells.
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define infection.
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a multiplication of disease causing microorganisms or pathogens.
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what is inflammation?
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the body's initial response to injury.
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what is influenza?
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a viral disease characterized by fever and an acute inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes.
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what is leukemia?
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white blood cancer. it transforms the blood forming tissue at red bone marrow to dysfunctional tissues.
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what is lymphadentitis?
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inflammation of lymph nodes.
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define lymphoma.
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a malignant tumor originating in lymph tissue.
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what is malaria?
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a disease caused by parasitic protozoan that infects red blood cells and the liver during parts of the life cycle.
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define mononucleosis.
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a enlarged spleen, lymph nodes, and throat pain as well as fever and fatigue.
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what is necrosis?
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the death of one or more cells or a portion of a tissue or organ.
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what is nosocomial infection?
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a infectious disease that is contracted during a hospital stay.
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what is plague?
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any infectious disease that causes widespread mortality.
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What is the generic
name for Vicodin? |
hydrocodone/APAP
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what is septicemia?
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a systemwide disease caused by the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the blood.
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what are smallpox?
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a viral disease caused by the variola virus.
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what is staphylococcemia?
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the presencs of the bacterium staphylococcus in the blood. commonly known as a staph infection.
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what is streptococcemia?
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the presence of streptococcus in the blood. commonly nown as strep throat.
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define tetanus.
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a disease caused by a powerful neurotoxin released by the common bacterium clostridium tetani.
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what is thymoma?
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a tumor originating in the thymus gland.
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what does the prefix anti- mean?
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against or opposite of.
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what does the prefix pro- mean?
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efore
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what does bi/o mean?
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life.
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the suffix -crit means?
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to seperate.
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the suffix -ectomy means?
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surgical excision or removal.
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what does the suffix -ic mean?
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pertaining to.
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wht does the suffix -logous mean?
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pertaining to study.
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the suffix -logy means?
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study of.
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the suffix -lysis means?
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loosen or dizzolve.
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the suffix -stasis means?
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standing still.
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the suffix -therapy means?
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treatment.
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what does the suffix -tic mean?
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pertaining to.
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the suffix -phylaxis means?
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protection.
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what is antibiotic therapy?
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a theraputic treatment involving the use of toxic substances to bacteria.
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what is an anticoagulant?
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a chemiacl agent that delays or prevents the clotting process in blood.
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what is antiretroviral therapy?
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pharmacological theray used to fight a number of viruses.
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what is attenuation?
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when pathogens are rendered as less virulent or infectuous.
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what is autologus transfusion?
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a transfusionon of blood by a patient for their personal use.
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define blood chemistry.
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tests done on a sample of plasma to measure composition levels, glucose, albumin, pH, etc.
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what is blood culture?
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a clinical test to determine infection in the blood.
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define blood transfusions.
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blood subsitutes to another person to revive low blood levels.
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what are the two types of transfusions?
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autologous tranfusions, and homologous transfusions.
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what is coagulation time?
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a timed blood test to determine how long it takes for a clot to form.
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What is a CBC?
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it is a complete blood count that shows a patients general health.
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what is a differential count?
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a microscopic count of the number of each type of white blood cells in a sample of blood.
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what is a hematocrit?
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it measures the percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood.
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define hematology.
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the general term for the field of medicine that studies blood related disease.
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what is hemoglobin?
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it is in reb blood cells and a procedure done in a CBC.
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what is hemostasis?
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the stoppage of bleeding.
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what is a homologous transfusion?
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a voluntary blood donation.
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define immunization.
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a treatment that estaablishes immunity against a particular foreign substance that may cause disease.
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what is immunology?
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the study concerned with immunity and allergy.
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what is immunotherpay?
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the treatment of infectuous disease with pharmaceuticals.
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define lymphadenectomy.
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the removal of lymph nodes.
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what is a platelet count?
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a count of platelets in a volume of blood.
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what is prophylaxis?
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a treatment that tends to prevent the onset of an infection or other type of disease.
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what is red blood count?
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a lab test that included the measures of red blood cells.
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what is a splenectomy?
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the surgical removal of the spleen.
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define thrombolysis.
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a treatment that is performed to dizzolve an unwanted clot or thrombus.
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define a vaccination.
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the inoculation of a foreign substance that has reduced virulence or a reduced ability to cause infection.
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what is a vaccine?
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a preperation that is used to activate an immune response to provide acquired immunity against an infectuous agent.
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