Blood Disorders and Conditions: Leukocytes, Platelets, and Clotting

leukemia

A cancer that results in an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

-emia

blood condition

leuk/o

white

mononucleosis

A viral infection characterized by an abnormal increase of mononuclear white blood cells in the blood. Symptoms can include fatigue, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.

-osis

condition

mon/o

one

nucl/eo

nucleus

leukocytosis

An increase in the number of white blood cells in the circulating blood.

cyt/o

cell

myeloma

A cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Can cause bone pain, weakness, and frequent infections.

-oma

tumor; mass; fluid collection

myel/o

spinal cord; bone marrow

coagulopathy

A disease or condition affecting the blood's ability to coagulate (clot).

-pathy

disease

coagul/o

embolism

A blocked artery caused by a foreign body, such as a blood clot or an air bubble.

hemophiliac

A genetic disorder that is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood.

philia

hem/o

blood

thrombocytopenia

Decrease in the number of platelets in the blood.

-penia

deficiency; lack of

thromb/o

blood clot

thrombophilia

An abnormal increase in the tendency of blood to clot and higher than normal risk of thrombosis.

thrombosis

The formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel.