his hemoglobin

agglutination

Clumping of cells and particles in blood.

agglutinogen

Substance that causes agglutination.

agranulocyte

Leukocyte with nongranular cytoplasm.

albumin

Simple protein found in plasma.

basophil

Leukocyte containing heparin and histamine.

blood

Fluid (containing plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) circulated throughout the arteries, veins, capillaries, and heart.

blood type

Classification of blood according to its antigen and antibody qualities.

coagulation

Changing of a liquid, especially blood, into a semi-solid.

electrophoresis

Process of separating particles in a solution by passing electricity through the liquid.

eosinophil

Type of granulocyte (e)

erythrocyte

Mature red blood cell.

erythropoietin

Hormone released by the kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production.

fibrin clot

Clot-forming threads formed at the site of an injury during coagulation where platelets clump together with various other substances.

fibrinogen

Protein in plasma that aids in clotting.

gamma globulin

Globulin that arises in lymphatic tissue and functions as part of the immune system.

globin

Protein molecule in the blood, a part of hemoglobin.

globulin

Any of a family of proteins in blood plasma.

granulocyte

Leukocyte with granular cytoplasm.

hematocrit

Measure of the percentage of red blood cells in a blood sample.

hematocytoblast

Most immature blood cell.

heme

Pigment containing iron in hemoglobin.

hemoglobin

Protein in red blood cells essential to the transport of oxygen.

heparin

Substance in blood that prevents clotting.

histamine

Substance released by basophils and eosinophils; involved in allergic reactions.

leukocyte

Mature white blood cell.

lymphocyte

Type of agranulocyte (l)

megakaryocyte

Large cells in red bone marrow that form platelets.

monocyte

Type of agranulocyte (m)

neutrophil

Type of leukocyte; granulocyte (n)

plasma

Liquid portion of unclotted blood.

plasmapheresis

Process of removing blood from a person, centrifuging it, and returning only red blood cells to that person.

platelet

Thrombocyte; part of a megakaryocyte that initiates clotting.

prothrombin

Type of plasma protein that aids in clotting.

red blood cell

One of the solid parts of blood formed from stem cells and having hemoglobin within; erythrocyte.

red blood cell count

Measurement of red blood cells in a cubic millimeter of blood.

Rh factor

Type of antigen in blood that can cause a transfusion reaction.

Rh negative

Lacking Rh factor on surface of blood cells.

Rh positive

Having Rh factor on surface of blood cells.

serum

The liquid left after blood has clotted.

stem cell

Immature cell formed in bone marrow that becomes differentiated into either a red or a white blood cell.

thrombin

Enzyme that helps in clot formation.

thrombocyte

Platelet; cell fragment that produces thrombin.

thromboplastin

Protein that aids in forming a fibrin clot.

transfusion

Injection of donor blood into a person needing blood.

white blood cell

One of the solid parts of blood from stem cells that plays a role in defense against disease; leukocyte.

blood chemistry

Test of plasma for presence of a particular substance such as glucose.

blood culture

Test of a blood specimen in a culture medium to observe for particular microorganisms.

blood indices

Measurement of the characteristics of red blood cells.

complete blood count (CBC)

Most common blood test for a number of factors.

erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Test for rate at which red blood cells fall through plasma.

partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

Test for ability of blood to coagulate.

platelet count (PLT)

Measurement of number of platelets in a blood sample.

prothrombin time (PT)

Test for ability of blood to coagulate.

red blood cell morphology

Observation of shape of red blood cells.

SMA (sequential multiple analyzer)

Original blood chemistry machine; now a synonym for blood chemistry.

venipuncture

Insertion of a needle into a vein, usually for the purpose of extracting a blood sample.

erythropenia

Disorder with abnormally low number of red blood cells.

granulocytosis

Condition with an abnormal number of granulocytes in the bloodstream.

hemochromatosis

Hereditary condition with excessive iron buildup in the blood.

hemolysis

Disorder with breakdown of red blood cell membranes.

hemophilia

Hereditary disorder with lack of clotting factor in the blood.

leukemia

General term for a number of disorders with excessive white blood cells in the bloodstream and bone marrow.

macrocytosis

Disorder with abnormally large red blood cells.

microcytosis

Disorder with abnormally small red blood cells.

multiple myeloma

Malignant tumor of the bone marrow.

myeloblast

Immature granulocytes.

pancytopenia

Condition with a low number of blood components.

poikilocytosis

Disorder with irregularly shaped red blood cells.

polycythemia

Disorder with an abnormal increase in red blood cells and hemoglobin.

purpura

Condition with multiple tiny hemorrhages under the skin.

reticulocytosis

Disorder with an abnormal number of immature erythrocytes.

thalassemia

Hereditary disorder characterized by inability to produce sufficient hemoglobin.

thrombocytopenia

Bleeding condition with insufficient production of platelets.

von Willebrand's

Hemorrhagic disorder with tendency to bleed from mucous membranes.

anemia

condition in which red blood cells do not transport enough oxygen to the tissues

anisocytosis

condition with abnormal variation in the size of red blood cells

basophilia

condition with an increased number of basophils in the blood

dyscrasia

any disease with abnormal particles in the blood

eosinophilia

condition with an abnormal number of eosinophils in the blood

erythroblastosis fetalis

incompatibility disorder between a mother with Rh negative and a fetus with Rh positive

Atria

the two upper chambers of the heart

Chambers divided by interatrial septum

Ventricles

the two lower chambers of the heart

Chambers divided by interventricular septum

Tricuspid Valve

controls the opening between the right atrium and the right ventricle

Pulmonary Semilunar Valve

located between right ventricle and pulmonary artery

Mitral Valve

Located between left atrium and left ventricle

Aortic semilunar valve

Located between left ventricle and aorta

Blood vessels

Transport blood to and from all areas of the body

Angi/o, Vas/o

Blood or lymph vessels

Arteries

Transport blood away from the heart to all body parts

Arteri/o

Arteries

Veins

Return blood from all body parts to the heart

Ven/o, Phleb/o

Veins

Capillaries

Permit the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and the cells

Capill/o

Capillaries

Blood

Brings oxygen and nutrients to the cells

Carries away waste

Hem/o, hemat/o

Blood, relating to blood

Aort/o

Aorta

Ather/o

Plaque, fatty substance

Brady

Slow

Cardi/o

Heart