Flashcards in Chapter 13. Blood System - Medical Terms Deck (120)
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albumin
protein found in blood
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anisocytosis
inequality in the size of red blood cells
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antibody
protein made by white blood cells in response to foreign substances (antigens) in the blood
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anticoagulant
substance that stimulates the production of an antibody
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antigen
foreign agent that stimulates the production of an antibody
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basophil
white blood cell (leukocyte) containing dark granules that stain with a basic dye
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bilirubin
orange-yellow pigment found in bile; it is released from the brakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells die
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coagulation
process of blood clotting
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coagulopathy
disease of blood clotting
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colony-stimulating factor
protein that stimulates the growth and proliferation of white blood cells (granulocytes)
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cytology
study of cells
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differentiation
specialization of cells from immature to mature forms
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electrophoresis
technique used to separate serum proteins by electrical charge
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eosinophil
white blood cell whose granules stain intensely with an acidic eosin (reddish) dye; elevated in allergic reations
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eosinophilia
increase in numbers of eosinophils in the bloodstream
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eyrthroblast
immature, developing red blood cells
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erythropoiesis
formation of red blood cells
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erythropoietin
substance (hormone) produced by the kidney to stimulate bone marrow to produce erthrocytes
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fibrin
protein threads that form the basis of a blood clot
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fibrinogen
plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process
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globulin
major blood protein; immunoglobulin
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granulocyte
white blood cell with numerous dark-staining granules; neutrophil, eosinophil and basophil
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granulocytopenia
deficiency of granulocytes
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hematopoiesis
formation of blood cells
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hemoglobin
blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells
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hemoglobinopathy
disease or defect of hemoglobin production; sickle cell anemia is an example
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hemolysis
destruction or breakdown of blood; specifically red blood cells
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hemostasis
stoppage of bleeding or circulation of blood
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heparin
anticoagulant found in blood and tissues
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