Essential Terms Chapter 1

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anesthesiology

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Management of pain before, during, and after surgery

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aseptic

Back 2

Pertaining to a condition that is free of disease producing microorganism

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capillary /dermal puncture

Back 3

Use of a Lancer or puncture device to prick the skin to remove a small specimen of capillary blood

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clinical chemistry

Back 4

Evaluation of the chemical constituents of the human body.

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cytology

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The study of human cells for the presence of cancer

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hematology

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The study of blood and blood-forming tissue

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histology

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Study of human body tissues and cells

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immunohematology

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Blood bank. Collection and preparation of donor blood for transfusion

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immunology

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Study of how the body resists allergies and other agents that affect the bodies immune system

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Medical microbiology

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Study of one celled organisms that are usually visable only under a microscope.... the main focus is on bacteria

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microsurgury

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Surgery involving reconstruction of small tissue structures

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molecular diagnosis

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Detection and classification of disease States using molecular and DNA based testing

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pathology

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Study and diagnosis of disease

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phlebotomist

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Individual trained and skilled in obtaining blood samples for clinical testing

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phlebotomy

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The procedure in which a sharp object is introduced into it a vein to obtain blood

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serology

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Identification of antibodies in the bloods serum

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toxicology

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Detection and study of agents that are harmful to the body

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urinalysis

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Examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics

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vein puncture

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Procedure in which a sharp object is introduced into a vein for the purpose of with withdrawing blood or instilling medication