Across
- 2. An abnormal increase in the number of red cells i the blood due to excess production of these cells by the bone marrow
- 4. A clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies
- 5. A diverse group of rod shaped bacteria
- 8. A breakdown of product of creatine that is normally excreted in urine
- 10. An abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection
- 12. ANTIPH*
- 16. Red blood cell formation
- 17. Vein Large vein on inner side of arm
- 19. CRYOGB*
- 20. K, helps with blood clotting and bone growth
- 21. Q10 COEQ*
- 27. Common bacterial antibiotic given to inpatients
- 28. A sudden obstruction or plugging up of an artery or other blood vessel by an embolis
- 29. Process by which red blood cells disintegrate releasing their contents
- 30. Glomerular Filtration Rate
- 31. Ethyenediamnetetraacetic Acid
- 33. Adrenaline
- 35. PROL*
- 36. Acid MMA*
- 37. The ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells
- 38. Tumor
Down
- 1. Having two copies of the same gene
- 3. Large bone marrow cell with large or multiple nuclei; gives rise to platelets
- 6. CALPRO*
- 7. Having a high fat level
- 9. OSM SER
- 11. Plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process
- 13. Into or within a vein
- 14. VAR IG*
- 15. A type of WBC
- 18. Smallest blood vessel; connects arteries and veins
- 22. Growth of microorganisms in a special medium
- 23. Bruise
- 24. The clumping together of red blood cells as in the formation of rouleaux but differing from true agglutination in that the clumped cells can be dispersed by shaking
- 25. requiring oxygen
- 26. Prevents blood clotting
- 32. The excessive variation in size of cells; especially RBC's
- 33. Orange/Red acidic dye used to stain blood smears for microscopic examinations
- 34. Straw-colored fluid part of blood and lymph