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What is the instrument used to measure your blood pressure? |
SPHYGMOMANOMETER |
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What type of blood cells contain hemoglobin? |
Red blood cells |
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What type of blood cells contain immunoglobulins? |
White blood cells |
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What is the definition of lymphadenopathy? |
Swollen and painful lymph nodes |
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What is the definition of lymphederma? |
When the lymph vessels become swollen and cause swelling of the arms and legs. |
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What term is used fora small bruise? |
Petechia |
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What substance causes the body to produce antibodies? |
Antigen |
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What is an Anticoagulant? |
A drug that prevents the coagulation of blood |
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What is a deep vein thrombosis? |
The formation of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body, mostly commonly the leg. |
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What do the abbreviations RBC and WBC stand for? |
RBC= Red Blood Count WBC= White Blood Count |
