Medical Terminology for Blood and Immunity

These flashcards cover key medical terms related to blood disorders, immunity, and related concepts.

Leukemia

Cancer of the blood-forming tissues.

Hemolysis

A suffix that means destruction.

Pernicious anemia

anemia resulting from vitamin B12 deficiency.

Blood type O

Has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies; no antigens.

Neutropenia

deficiency of neutrophils.

Indices

Plural form of the term index.

Hgb

Abbreviation for hemoglobin.

Hemostasis

The suffix means control, stop.

Lymphadenopathy

Any disease process affecting a lymph node.

Anaphylaxis

Term for an immediate, severe, allergic response.

Lymphedema

Tissue swelling caused by lymphatic obstruction.