Chapter 8 (Professional Terms)

Question 1

hematocrit

Answer 1

test to judge or separate the blood, it is used to determine the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume

Question 2

hematology

Answer 2

study of the blood

Question 3

hemoglobin

Answer 3

iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells (protein)

Question 4

hypoperfusion

Answer 4

inadequate flow of blood

Question 5

immunoglobin

Answer 5

protein that provides protection (immunity) against disease

Question 6

immunologist

Answer 6

specialist in the study of the immune system

Question 7

lymphangiogram

Answer 7

record of the study of lymph vessels

Question 8

lymphangiography

Answer 8

procedure to study the lymph vessels

Question 9

perfusion

Answer 9

circulation of blood through tissue

Question 10

phlebology

Answer 10

study of veins

Question 11

phlebotomist

Answer 11

specialist in drawing blood

Question 12

phlebotomy

Answer 12

incision into a vein, another name for drawing blood