General Terms Flashcards

1
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haemolytic

A

destroying heamoglobin

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2
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anaemia

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A reduction in the haemoglobin/red cell concentration in the blood with regard to the age and sex of the patient​

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3
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hypochromia

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RBCs exhibit less colour on blood film
due to less haemaglobin = less red pigment

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4
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Haematuria

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5
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basophilic stippling

A

dotty cell
common in Hb H disease

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6
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pallor

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pale skin

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7
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pernicious anaemia

A

lack of B12
leads to megaloblastic anaemia

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