Blood Lymphatic Immune Diseases and Procedures

emoglobinopathy

Any disorder caused by abnormalities in the hemoglobin molecule

lymphedema

Swelling of tissue in limb(s) usually due to obstruction or disease of a lymph vessel

SLE

Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in the skin

aplastic

Anemia associated with bone marrow failure

anaphylaxis

Life-threatening allergic response

opportunistic

Denotes an infection that affects only those who are immunocompromised

Hodgkin disease

Malignant disease of the lymph nodes characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells

sensitization

Initial exposure to an allergen

erythropenia

Deficiency in RBCs or hemoglobin

multiple myeloma

Malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow

mononucleosis

Infectious disorder caused by the Epstein-Barr virus

sepsis

Presence of bacteria or their toxins in blood

myelogenous

Leukemia that affects granulocytes

Kaposi sarcoma

Malignancy associated with HIV

sickle cell

Hereditary anemia found mostly in those of African descent

thrombocytopenia

Decrease of platelets in the circulatory system

hemolytic

Anemia caused by destruction of erythrocytes

urticaria

Red itchy welts caused by an allergic reaction; also known as hives

hemophilia

Hereditary bleeding disorder caused by deficiency in clotting factors

graft rejection

Destruction of a transplanted organ or tissue by the recipient’s immune system

PT

Test used to diagnose bleeding disorders or excessive clotting disorders and monitor blood thinner medication

lymphangiography

Procedure that uses a contrast dye to determine blockages of the lymph vessels

monospot

Serological test for infectious mononucleosis

anticoagulants

Used to prevent blood clot formation

WBC

Leukocyte

homologous

Transplant from a compatible donor

ANA

Test that identifies antibodies that attack an individual’s own cells

lymphoscintigraphy

Procedure that uses a radioactive tracer to identify the location of the sentinel node

plasmapheresis

Dialysis procedure used to treat autoimmune diseases

DIC

Hypercoagulation throughout the body that is life-threatening

autologous

Transplant using the recipient’s own stem cells

antimicrobials

Destroy bacteria

RBC

Erythrocyte

thrombolytics

Used to dissolve blood clots

transfusion

Lifesaving procedure to replenish blood loss or for treatment of severe anemia