Phlebotomy vocab

amniotic fluid

the liquid that bathes a fetus inside the sac in the uterus or womb

Antecubital

the area on the anterior surface of the arm situated in front of the cubitus (elbow), where the arm bends when flexing

Antiseptic

A substance that reduces the number of pathogens present on a surface

arrhythmia

abnormal heart rhythm

cerebrospinal fluid

a normally clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord

chlorhexidine

an antibacterial compound with substantial residual activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant

distal

positioned away from the point of attachment or center of the body

dorsal

directed toward or situated on the back surface

expectorate

expel secretions from the throat or lungs by coughing and spitting

exudate

any material such as fluid, cells, or cellular debris that collects in tissues or on tissue surfaces, usually as a result of inflammation

hematoma

a collection of blood underneath the skin; a bruise

hemolysis

the breakdown of red blood cells

hemostasis

the stoppage of blood flow

iatrogenic anemia

a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, causing pallor and fatigue; resulting from repeated or excessive blood collections for diagnostic testing

ice slurry

thick mixture of water and ice

lumen

middle area

mastectomy

surgery for breast removal

occult

not visable

osmosis

the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane, such as a cell membrane.

pH

a measure of the acid-base balance

phlebitis

inflammation of a blood vessel, making the area tender, warm, and red.

povidone-iodine

topical anti-infective agent produced by reacting iodine with the polymer povidone to release iodine; trade name betadine

sclerotic

hard, inflexible, and narrow, as is typical with veins that have undergone multiple venipunctures.

specific gravity

a measure of concentration

supine

lying on the back, usually slightly elevated with a small pillow

syncope

fainting

thrombus

blood clot

transfix

go completely through

urinalysis

a diagnostic examination of urine

urinary catheter

a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine from the body.