English Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is hemoglobinopathy?
Any disorder caused by abnormalities in the hemoglobin molecule.
What is lymphedema?
Swelling of tissue in limb(s) usually due to obstruction or disease of a lymph vessel.
What is lymphadenopathy?
Disease of a lymph node.
What is aplastic anemia?
Anemia associated with bone marrow failure.
What is anaphylaxis?
Life-threatening allergic response.
What is an opportunistic infection?
Denotes an infection that affects only those who are immunocompromised.
What is Hodgkin disease?
Malignant disease of the lymph nodes characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells.
What is sensitization?
Initial exposure to an allergen.
What is erythropenia?
Deficiency in RBCs or hemoglobin.
What is multiple myeloma?
Malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow.
What is mononucleosis?
Infectious disorder caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
What is sepsis?
Presence of bacteria or their toxins in blood.
What is myelogenous leukemia?
Leukemia that affects granulocytes.
What is Kaposi sarcoma?
Malignancy associated with HIV.
What is sickle cell anemia?
Hereditary anemia found mostly in those of African descent.
What is thrombocytopenia?
Decrease of platelets in the circulatory system.
What is hemolytic anemia?
Anemia caused by destruction of erythrocytes.
What is thrombocythemia?
Excessive number of platelets in circulation.
What is hemophilia?
Hereditary bleeding disorder caused by deficiency in clotting factors.
What is graft rejection?
Destruction of a transplanted organ or tissue by the recipient’s immune system.
