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Agglutination


(ah-gloo-tih-NAY-shun)

The clumping of cells as a result if interaction with specific antibodies called agglutinins. Agglutinins are used in blood typing and in identifying or estimating the strength of immunoglobulins or immune serums.

Basophil

A granulocytic white blood cell characterized by cytoplasmic granules that stain blue when exposed to basic dye. ____ represent 1% or less if the total white blood cell count.

Coagulation

The process of transforming a liquid into a solid, especially of the blood

Embolus


(EM-boh-lus)

A dislodged, circulating blood clot.

Globulin


(GLOB-yoo-lin)

A plasma protein made in the liver. _____ helps in the synthesis of antibodies.

Hyperalbuminemia


(High-per-al-byoo-mih-NEE-mee-ah)

An increased level of albumin (a plasma protien) in the blood.

Leukocytopenia


(loo-koh-sigh-toh-PEE-nee-ah)

An abnormal decrease in number of white blood cells to fewer than 5,000 cells per cubic millimeter.

Platelet

A clotting cell, a thrombocyte

Septicemia


(sep-tih-SEE-mee-ah)

Systemic infection in which pathogens are present in the circulating bloodstream, having spread from an infection in any part of the body.

Thrombocytopenia


(throm-boh-SIGH-toh-PEE-nee-ah)

An abnormal hematologic condition in which the number of platelets is reduced.

Blood groups: A, AB, B, and O

ABO

Acute Lymphatic Leukemia

ALL

Bone Marrow Transplantation

BMT

Red Blood Cell

RBC

Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein

VLDL

Immunologist

The health specialist whose training and experience is concentrated in immunology.

Lymphocyte

Small, agranulocytic leukocytes originating from fetal stem cells and developing in the bone marrow

Macrophage

Any phagocytic cell involved in the defense against infection and in the disposal of the products of the breakdown of cells. ______ are found in the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, lungs, brain, and spinal cord.

Susceptible

A state of having a lack of resistance to pathogens and other harmful agents.

AIDS- related complex

ARC

Cytomegalovirus

CMV

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay

ELISA

Herpes Simplex Virus

HSV

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

ITP

Adenoids

Masses of lymphatic tissue located near the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx; also called the pharyngeal tonsils.