3. Leukocytes 2 2024

CBC

Complete Blood Count; a test that provides information about the cellular components of blood.

HCT

Hematocrit; the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Regenerative Anemia

Anemia caused by increased production of red blood cells from the bone marrow in response to blood loss or hemolysis.

Macrocytic Hypochromic Anemia

Anemia characterized by larger than normal red blood cells with reduced hemoglobin content.

Hemolysis

The breakdown of red blood cells, resulting in the release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream.

Leukocytosis

An increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often indicating infection or inflammation.

Neutropenia

A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.

Echinocytes

Abnormal red blood cells with spiky projections, often associated with renal disease.

Ineffective Production

A disorder that prevents the normal maturation of neutrophil precursors in the bone marrow.

Lymphocytosis

An increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood, often due to chronic antigenic stimulation.

Monocytosis

An increase in the number of monocytes in the blood, often associated with inflammation.

Eosinophilia

An increase in eosinophils, often due to allergic reactions or parasitic infections.

Eosinopenia

A decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood, often related to steroid exposure.

Basophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a role in inflammatory responses and allergic reactions.

Lymphocyte Pools

Categories of lymphocytes in circulation; includes circulating and marginal pools.

Physiologic Shift

The movement of leukocytes in response to physical or emotional stress.

Chronic Antigenic Stimulation

Ongoing exposure to antigens that can cause an increase in lymphocytes.

Stress Response

A physiological reaction that includes changes in hormone levels, affecting white blood cell populations.

Neutrophil Kinetics

The behavior and life cycle of neutrophils in response to infection and inflammation.