Blood Terminology

2. The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
3. pressure: The force of blood against the walls of blood vessels.
4. factors: Proteins that help blood clot.
5. Transfusion:
8. A condition in which there are too many red blood cells in the blood.
9. Blood Cells (Leukocytes):
11. The rhythm of the heart as it pumps blood through the body.
12. A condition in which there are too few platelets in the blood.
16. A blood clot or other material that blocks a blood vessel.
17. (Thrombocytes):
18. Terms:
20. The liquid portion of blood that contains proteins, electrolytes, and other substances.
23. The process of stopping bleeding.
24. A medical professional who specializes in hematology.

1. White blood cells that include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
2. The study of blood.
6. type: A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
7. White blood cells that include T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells.
10. Plasma that has had its clotting factors removed.
11. aggregation: The process by which platelets stick together to form a clot.
13. A condition in which there are too few red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
14. blood: Blood that is given from one person to another.
15. blood: Blood that receives the donated blood.
19. Blood Cells (Erythrocytes):
21. components: The different parts of blood, including plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
22. A cancer of the white blood cells.