Across
- 3. Abnormal form of hemoglobin that causes the red cells to become rigid, and sickle shaped.
- 5. A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- 6. Most serious type of leukemia
- 8. Is composed of the liquid component of plasma, and the solid components, which are mainly erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes
- 9. Where does leukemia usually begin?
- 12. A long needle inserted into your bone marrow (usually in your pelvic bone) draws out fluid during the procedure.
- 13. Test blood test used to diagnose Leukemia and Sickle Cell
Down
- 1. Medical tern for painful swelling in hands/feet
- 2. Common leukemia signs and symptoms
- 4. Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders.
- 7. Cells that help your blood clot
- 10. Cells that carry oxygen and other vital materials to all tissues and organs in your body.
- 11. Cells that fight infection
