Chapter Nine Word List

Thrombocytes

Small cell fragments in the blood that are involved in blood clotting.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen.

Hematoma

A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, usually caused by bleeding.

Lymphedema

Swelling that occurs due to the accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues.

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Anaphylaxis

A severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.

Agglutination

The clumping together of cells, usually due to an immune response.

Karyolysis

The dissolution of the cell nucleus.

Leukemia

A type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Hematologist

A medical specialist who studies and treats blood disorders.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system.

Aplastic

Referring to a condition in which bone marrow fails to produce sufficient blood cells.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots.

Hodgkin Lymphoma

A type of cancer that originates from a specific type of white blood cell called Reed-Sternberg cells.

Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood products into a person's circulation.

Anticoagulants

Medications that help prevent blood clots from forming.

Antivirals

Drugs used to treat viral infections.

Antimicrobials

Agents that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

Bone marrow aspiration

A medical procedure used to collect and examine bone marrow.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Erythroblast

An immature red blood cell.

Myelogenic

Pertaining to the origin of certain blood cells from the bone marrow.

Microcyte

An abnormally small red blood cell.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood that carries cells and proteins throughout the body.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that can cause disease.