Hematology

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  1. 2. A WBC that increases during allergic reactions and parasitic infections.
  2. 6. Partial Thromboplastin Time A test measuring the intrinsic and common pathway, used to monitor heparin.
  3. 8. A large agranulocyte that differentiates into macrophages to phagocytize pathogens.
  4. 10. A white blood cell responsible for immune response (T-cells, B-cells).
  5. 12. A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity.
  6. 15. Blood Count A common laboratory test measuring RBC, WBC, platelet count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC indices.
  7. 16. An immature red blood cell that still contains ribosomal RNA, used to assess bone marrow production.
  8. 19. An abnormally low platelet count, increasing the risk of bleeding.
  9. 21. Time A test measuring the extrinsic and common pathway of coagulation, used to monitor warfarin.
  10. 24. Cell Disease An inherited disorder caused by a single amino acid change in hemoglobin, causing rigid, sickled cells.
  11. 25. The process of formation, development, and maturation of blood cells, primarily in the bone marrow.
  12. 26. Deficiency Anemia The most common cause of microcytic anemia, often characterized by low MCV and low ferritin.
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  1. 1. The study of blood cells, blood-forming organs, and coagulation in both normal and diseased states.
  2. 3. Anemia A condition where the bone marrow fails to produce all blood cell types (pancytopenia).
  3. 4. The ratio of the volume of packed red blood cells to the total volume of blood (expressed as a percentage).
  4. 5. A granulocyte that releases histamine and heparin during allergic reactions.
  5. 7. coat The thin, white layer of white blood cells and platelets between the plasma and red blood cells after centrifugation.
  6. 9. Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration The average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cells.
  7. 11. Anemia A form of macrocytic anemia (high MCV) caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, causing impaired DNA synthesis.
  8. 13. The large bone marrow cell that breaks apart to produce platelets.
  9. 14. The stoppage of bleeding through vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, and blood clotting.
  10. 17. A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
  11. 18. Neutrophil An immature neutrophil; an increase ("left shift") indicates acute infection.
  12. 20. The most common granulocyte, acting as the primary responder to bacterial infections.
  13. 21. The liquid portion of anticoagulated blood, consisting of water, electrolytes, proteins, and waste products.
  14. 22. The iron-containing, oxygen-transporting protein in red blood cells.
  15. 23. Corpuscular Volume A measurement of the average size of red blood cells.