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Hematology MLT
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07/07/2010

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Term
The study of blood
Definition
Hematology
Term
Method for controlling infection in which all blood and certain body fluids are treated as if infected
Definition
Universal precautions(Standards)
Term
Blood and body fluids of patients that are considered potentially infectious
Definition
Blood-borne pathogens
Term
Puncturing of a vein(Phlebotomy)
Definition
Venipuncture
Term

RBC, Contains HGB

 

Definition
Erythrocyte
Term
WBC, Defend against viral and bacterial infections
Definition
Leukocyte
Term
PLT, function in blod clot formation
Definition
Thrombocyte
Term
The liquid part of blood, consisting of a clear, straw colored fluid that makes up 55% of the total blood volume. CONTAINS FIBRINOGEN!!
Definition
Plasma
Term
The clear, straw-colored part of the blood (Plasma) that remains after the solid elements and the clotting factor fibrinogen have been removed. FIBRIN IS PREVENTED FROM FORMING.
Definition
Serum
Term
Works with PLT's to form clots
Definition
Fibrinogen
Term
A substance that inhibits clotting
Definition
Anticoagulant
Term
The breakdown of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin into the plasma; Destruction of RBC's
Definition
Hemolysis
Term
An increase in the concentration of the nonfilterable blood components such as RBC's, enzymes, iron and calcium as a result of a decrease in the fluid content of the blood
Definition
Hemoconcentration
Term
Weakened immune system
Definition
Immunocompromise
Term
A microscope slide made from a drop of blood that allows the cells to be examined microscopically
Definition
Peripheral Blood smear
Term
Stain with more than one color 
Definition
Polychromatic  stain
Term
The engulfing and destruction of foreign particles, such as bacteria, by special cells called phagocytes
Definition
Phagocytosis
Term
Bodies way of saying that they need a certain type of cell
Definition
Colony stimulating factor
Term
A substance capable of combining with ana antigen, resulting in an antigen-antibody reaction
Definition
Term
A substance capable of stimulating the formation of antibodies
Definition
Antigen
Term
Creation/development of blood cells
Definition
Hematopoiesis
Term
Sherical organelles that contain enzymes (Acid hydrolases) that breaks up endocytized materials and cellular debris
Definition
Lysosomes
Term
The components of cells that make proteins from amino acids
Definition
Ribosome
Term
A catagory of WBC characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm
Definition
Granulocyte
Term
Cells from which cells are formed by natural processes
Definition
Precursor cells
Term
Blood and body fluids of patients are considered potentially infectious for...
Definition

HIV

HBV

Other blood-borne pathogens

Term
Universal precautions protect...
Definition

Non-intact skin

Mucus membranes

Term
The single most important step to prevent spread of disease
Definition
Hand washing
Term
Responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace
Definition
OSHA
Term

Formed elements make up what percentage of the blood?

 

What percent is fluid portion?

Definition

45%    

 

55%

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