Analysis Of Blood (Vocab)

albumin

most abundant plasma protein in human blood, it is important for regulating the water balance of blood

anemia

a deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood, accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells, pale skin, weakness, and shortness of breath, among other symptoms.

antibody

protein produced in the blood or tissues in response to a specific antigen that destroys or weakens the antigen, part of the immune system

artifact

a substance, structure, or event that does not normally occur in a situation. examples include interference or electrical garbage on an ECG or crystals, lint, or contamination of a staining technique

atypical lymphs

in many viral infections, stimulated or reactive lymphs are called atypical lymphs they are commonly seen in infectious mononucleosis or mono

autoimmune

an immune response against a persons own tissues cells, or cell parts.

buffy coat

a white layer of WBCs and platelets that form the plasma and the RBCs when anticoagulated blood is centrifuged

centrifuge

a machine that rotates at a high speed and separates substances of different densities by centrifugal force

cytoplasm

jelly-like substance that surrounds the nucleus and fills the cells

density

describes how compact or concentrated something is

dilution

reducing the concentration of a mixture or solution by adding a known volume of liquid

enzyme

a special protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in the body

hematologist

a person trained in the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs. can be a physician, trained laboratory personnel, or reasearcher.

hemoglobin

the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells

hormone

a chemical substance produced in an endocrine gland and transported in the blood to a specific issue, where it applies a specific effect.

immunoglobulins

a group of related proteins that function as antibodies, they are found in plasma and other body fluids

intracellular pathogen

a disease-causing organism that is within or inside a cell

lateral flow immunoassay

a laboratory or clinical technique that uses the specific binding between an antigen and antibody to identify and quantify a substance in a sample, the sample moves in a sideways motion on absorbent paper

malignant

a cell with uncontrolled growth that spreads rapidly with the potential for serious harm

metabolic

relating to or resulting from metabolism, the chemical process in which cells produce the substances and energy needed to sustain life

microcuvette

a small plastic or glass tube designed to hold samples for laboratory tests that detect light or color changes

morphology

the study of the form, shape, and structure of an organism or cell

nucleus

control center of the cell, contains chromosomes that are made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which carries genetic information

pathologic

caused by or involving disease

physiologic

consistent with the normal function of the body

pipet

a slender tube attached to or including a bulb, for transferring or measuring small amounts of a liquid, often used in a laboratory

polycythemia

a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood

reagent

a substance used in a chemical reaction

senescent cell

an old or aging cell that can no longer divide and reproduce