HEALTH SCIENCE THEORY

Glycolytic

The process of producing sugar.

Homeostasis

A state of balance

Hematoma

Collection of blood outside of blood vessels.

Hemolysis

The reputure of red blood cells.

Lumen

The cavity within tubular structure.

Gauge

The diameter of a needle

Plasma

The liquid portion of blood that carries many components.

Whole blood

Blood in its natural state

Anticoagulant

A substance that prevents or delays blood clotting.

Bevel

The angle/ slanted side of a needle.

Medial

Closest to midline

Hematology

Study of blood.

Petechiae

Bleeding under the skin due to tiny blood vessels breaking open

Antecubital

The space inside the crook of the elbow

Fossa

Anatomical pit, groove, or depression.

Phlebotomy

A procedure in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein, usually for lab testing.

Venipuncture

A procedure in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein

Plantar

Sole of the feet

Lateral

To the side, away from midline