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Term
RBC
Definition
Red blood cell
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WBC
Definition
White blood cell
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
Term
Hgb
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
PVC
Definition
Packed cell volume
Term
TP
Definition
Total protein
Term
AIHA
Definition
Auto immune hemolytic anemia
Term
IMHA
Definition
Immune mediated hemolytic anemia
Term
DKA
Definition
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
CRT
Definition
Capillary refill time
Term
LN
Definition
lymph node
Term
hpf
Definition
high power field
Term
lpf
Definition
low power field
Term
qns
Definition
quantity not sufficient
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DI
Definition
Diabetes insipidus
Term
PU/PD
Definition
polyuric/ polydipsic
Term
VEE
Definition
Venezuelan equine encephalitis
Term
WEE
Definition
Western equine encephalitis
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EEE
Definition
Eastern equine encephalitis
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Hormones
Definition
recognition sites in target tissues, lock and key effect only a certain hormone can bind with the site to begin action
Term
Endocrine gland
Definition
secrete into the blood stream
Term
Exocrine glands
Definition
secrete into ducts to the outside of the body
Term
Adrenals
Definition
located on the proximal aspect of the kidneys, responsible for regulation of NA and K.
Term
Parathyroid
Definition
Regulates CA
Term
Kidney
Definition
Produces renin that helps control blood pressure. Also produces erythropoietin which stimulates production of RBC's by the bone marrow
Term
Pituitary
Definition
Master gland
Term
Thyroid
Definition
Produces T3 and T4 and regulates metabolism
Term
Pancreas
Definition
Produces insulin which decreases blood glucose, also produces glucagon which increases blood glucose.
Term
Ovaries
Definition
Estrogen and progesterone which is in females
Term
Testicles
Definition
Testosterone in males
Term
Antidiurectic hormone
Definition
ADH decreases urine production by reabsorption of water by the kidneys
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Causes the uterus to contract and milk secretion
Term
Albumin
Definition
Protein in the blood that maintains proper amount of water in the blood
Term
Antibody
Definition
Protein produced by lymphocytes in response to bacteria, viruses and antigens
Term
Antigen
Definition
Substance that stimulates the production of an antibody
Term
Basophil
Definition
White blood cell that granulates that are stained blue. (Granulocytic)
Term
Bilirubin
Definition
Orange yellow pigment in bile, formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells die
Term
Coagulation
Definition
Blood clotting
Term
Eosinphil
Definition
White blood cell with granules that stain red when associated with allergic reactions. (granulocytic)
Term
Erythrocyte
Definition
Red blood cell
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Erythropoietin
Definition
Hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates formation of RBCs
Term
Fibrin
Definition
Protein threads that form a basis of a blood clot
Term
Fibrinogen
Definition
Plasma protein that is converted into fibrin in the clotting process
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Globulins
Definition
Part of the blood that contains different plasma proteins
Term
Granulocyte
Definition
White blood cell with numerous dark staining granules
Term
Hemoglobin
Definition
Blood protein that contains iron, carries oxygen in red blood cells
Term
Hemolysis
Definition
Destruction or breakdown of blood
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Heparin
Definition
Anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells
Term
Leukocyte
Definition
White blood cell
Term
Lymphocyte
Definition
Mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies
Term
Macrophage
Definition
Monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces.
Term
Megakaryocyte
Definition
Large platelet precursor cell found in bone marrow
Term
Monocyte
Definition
Large mononuclear phagocytic leukocyte formed in bone marrow.
Term
Mononuclear
Definition
pertaining to cell with a single round nucleus
Term
Neutrophil
Definition
Leukocyte formed in bone marrow
Term
Plasma
Definition
Liquid portion of blood, Circulation blood
Term
Platelet
Definition
Smallest blood cell, clotting
Term
Prothrombin
Definition
Plasma protein converted into thrombin in the clotting process
Term
Reticulocyte
Definition
Immature erythrocyte with a network of strands that seen after staining
Term
Serum
Definition
Liquid portion of clotted blood
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Serum
Definition
Liquid portion of clotted blood
Term
Stem cell
Definition
Unspecialized cell that gives rise to mature, specialized forms
Term
Thrombin
Definition
Enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during coagulation
Term
Thrombocyte
Definition
Clotting cell
Term
Bas/o
Definition
Base
Term
Chrom/o
Definition
Color
Term
Coagul/o
Definition
Clotting
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Cyt/o
Definition
Cell
Term
eosin/o
Definition
red
Term
erythr/o
Definition
red
Term
granul/o
Definition
granules
Term
hem/o
Definition
blood
Term
hemat/o
Definition
blood
Term
hemoglobin/o
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
is/o
Definition
same, equal
Term
kary/o
Definition
nucleus
Term
leuk/o
Definition
white
Term
mon/o
Definition
one, single
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morph/o
Definition
shape, form
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Myel/o
Definition
bone marrow
Term
neutr/o
Definition
neutral
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nucle/o
Definition
nucleus
Term
phag/o
Definition
eat,swallow
Term
poikil/o
Definition
varied, irregular
Term
spher/o
Definition
globe, round
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thromb/o
Definition
clot
Term
-blast
Definition
immature cell
Term
-cytosis
Definition
abnormal condition of cells
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-globin
Definition
protein
Term
-lytic
Definition
pertaining to destruction
Term
-oid
Definition
derived from
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-osis
Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-penia
Definition
deficiency
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-phage
Definition
eat,swallow
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-philia
Definition
Increase in cell numbers
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-poiesis
Definition
formation
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-stasis
Definition
stop, control
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anis
Definition
unequal
Term
chromia
Definition
color
Term
macro
Definition
large
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micro
Definition
small
Term
poikil
Definition
irregularly shaped
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spher
Definition
rounded
Term
Aplastic anemia
Definition
Failure of blood production due to aplasia
Term
Hemolytic
Definition
Reduction of RBCs due to excessive destruction
Term
Hemorrhagic anemia
Definition
Blood loss
Term
Polycythemia
Definition
General increase in RBCs
Term
Hemophilia
Definition
Excessive bleeding caused by lack of one of the protein substances necessary for blood clotting
Term
Von while brands
Definition
bleeding or clotting disorders
Term
Leukemia
Definition
Increase in cancerous WBCs
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Granulocytosis
Definition
Abnormal increase in granulocytes in the blood
Term
Bleeding time
Definition
Time required to stop blood flow from tiny puncture wound
Term
CBC (complete blood count)
Definition
Determination of the number of red and white cells and platelets
Term
Platelet count
Definition
Number of platelets per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood
Term
PT (prothrombin time)
Definition
Test of ability of blood to clot
Term
RBC (red blood cell count)
Definition
Number of erythrocytes per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood
Term
Red blood cell morphology
Definition
Microscopic examination of a stained blood smear to determine the shape of individual blood cells
Term
WBC (white blood cell count)
Definition
Number of leukocytes per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood
Term
White blood cell differential
Definition
Percentage of the total WBC made up by different types of leukocytes
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
Whole blood or cells are taken from a donor and infused into the patient
Term
Bone marrow biopsy
Definition
Microscopic examination of a core of bone marrow removed with a needle
Term
baso
Definition
basophils
Term
DIC
Definition
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Term
diff.
Definition
differential count
Term
eos
Definition
eosinphils
Term
g/dl
Definition
gram per deciliter
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit
Term
Lymphs
Definition
lymphocytes
Term
mono
Definition
monocyte
Term
segs
Definition
segmented mature white blood cells
Term
Aquired immunity
Definition
Formation of anitbodies and lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen
Term
axillary node
Definition
Any of the 20 to 30 lymph nodes in the armpit
Term
Cervical node
Definition
One of the many lymph nodes in the neck region
Term
Immune response
Definition
Body's capacity to resist foreign organisms and toxins that can damage tissue and organs
Term
Inguinal node
Definition
One of the several lymph nodes in the groin region
Term
Edema
Definition
excessive amounts of fluid in tissues
Term
Interstitial fluid
Definition
Fluid in the spaces between the cells
Term
Lymph
Definition
Thin watery fluid found within the lymphatic vessels and collected from tissues throughout the body
Term
Lymph capillaries
Definition
tiniest lymphatic vessels
Term
Lymphoid organs
Definition
Lymph nodes spleen and thymus gland
Term
Lymph node
Definition
stationary solid lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels
Term
Lymph vessel
Definition
carrier lymph throughout the body
Term
Macrophange
Definition
Largest phagocyte found in the lymph nodes and other tissues of the body
Term
mediastinal node
Definition
any of the many lymph nodes in the area between the lungs and chest cavity
Term
Spleen
Definition
Organ near the stomach that produces, stores and eliminates blood cells
Term
Tonsils
Definition
Masses of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat
Term
Toxin
Definition
Poison
Term
Vaccination
Definition
Introduction of altered antigens to produce and immune response and protection against disease
Term
Vaccine
Definition
Weakened or killed microorganisms or toxins administered to induce immunity to infection or disease
Term
immun/o
Definition
protection
Term
lymph/o
Definition
lymph
Term
lymphaden/o
Definition
lymph node (gland)
Term
splen/o
Definition
spleen
Term
tox/o
Definition
poison
Term
ana-
Definition
again
Term
allergy
Definition
Abnormal hypersensitivity acquired to exposure to an antigen
Term
lymphoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissues
Term
Allergen
Definition
Substance capable of causing a specific hypersensitivity in the body
Term
Anaphylaxis
Definition
Exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to foreign protein or other substances
Term
retrovirus
Definition
RNA virus that makes copies of itself by using the hosts cell's DNA
Term
ELISA
Definition
Screening test to detect anti HIV antibodies in the bloodstream
Term
adrenal cortex
Definition
outer section of each adrenal gland
Term
adrenal medulla
Definition
the inner section of each adrenal gland
Term
ovaries
Definition
located in lower abdomen of females responsible for egg production and estrogen and progesterone secretion
Term
pancreas
Definition
located under the stomach secretes hormones, secrete enzymes via, a small duct into the small intestine to aid digestion
Term
parathyroid glands
Definition
located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica
Term
testes
Definition
two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male, responsible for sperm production and testosterone secretion
Term
thyroid gland
Definition
located in the neck on either side of the trachea secretes thyroxine
Term
adrenaline
Definition
secreted by the adrenal medulla increases heart rate and blood pressure
Term
adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH
Definition
secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex
Term
antidiuretic hormone ADH
Definition
secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland ADH increases reabsorption of water by the kidneys
Term
cortisol
Definition
secreted by the adrenal cortex, increases blood sugar
Term
estrogen
Definition
female hormone secreted by the ovaries and to a lesser extent by the adrenal cortex
Term
follicle stimulating hormone
Definition
secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland,stimulates homone secretion and egg production in ovaries and sperm production by the testes
Term
glucagon
Definition
secreted by alpha islet cells of the pancreas increases blood sugar by conversion of glycogen to glucose
Term
growth hormone GH
Definition
secreted by anterior lobe of the pituitary gland , stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues
Term
Insulin
Definition
secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas
Term
Luteinizing hormone LH
Definition
secreted by anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates ovulation in females and testosterone secretion in males
Term
progesterone
Definition
secreted by the ovaries, prepares the uterus for pregnancy
Term
testosterone
Definition
male hormone secreted by the testes
Term
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Definition
secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland , acts on the thyroid gland to promote its functioning
Term
Thyroxine T4
Definition
secreted by the thyroid gland, increases metabolism in cells
Term
Triiodothyonine T3
Definition
Secreted by the thyroid gland increases metabolism
Term
vasopressin
Definition
secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland ADH
Term
catecholamines
Definition
hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla
Term
corticosteroids
Definition
hormones produced by the adrenal cortex
Term
electrolyte
Definition
mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells
Term
glucocorticoid
Definition
steriod hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex, regulates glucose, fat and protein and metabolism
Term
homeostasis
Definition
bodys enternal environment remaining withing certain physiological limits
Term
hormone
Definition
substance secreted by an endocrine gland, that travels through the blood to a distant organ or gland where it influences the structure or function of that organ or gland
Term
steriod
Definition
complex substance related to fats, and which many hormones are made
Term
gonad/o
Definition
sex glands
Term
pancreat/o
Definition
pancreas
Term
pituitar/o
Definition
pituitary gland
Term
thyr/o
Definition
thyroid gland
Term
thyroid/o
Definition
thyroid gland
Term
calc/o
Definition
calcium
Term
cortic/o
Definition
cortex outer region
Term
crin/o
Definition
secrete
Term
dips/o
Definition
thirst
Term
gluc/o
Definition
glucose
Term
glyc/o
Definition
glucose
Term
home/o
Definition
sameness
Term
hormon/o
Definition
hormone
Term
kal/i
Definition
potassium
Term
lact/o
Definition
milk
Term
natr/o
Definition
sodium
Term
ster/o
Definition
steriod
Term
toc/o
Definition
childbirth
Term
toxic/o
Definition
toxin
Term
ur/o
Definition
urine
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-in, -ine
Definition
a substance
Term
-tropin
Definition
stimulating the function
Term
-uria
Definition
urine condition
Term
oxy-
Definition
sharp, rapid, acid
Term
pan-
Definition
all
Term
tetra-
Definition
four
Term
tri-
Definition
three
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
overactivity of the thyroid gland, mainly in cats
Term
Hypothyroidism
Definition
underactivity of the thyroid gland
Term
Cushing syndrome
Definition
group of symptoms produced by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex
Term
Addison disease
Definition
Hypo-functioning of the adrenal cortex
Term
Diabetes mellitus DM
Definition
lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin in promoting sugar, starch, and fat metabolism in cells
Term
Diabetes insipidus DI
Definition
insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone
Term
Fasting blood sugar FBS
Definition
measures circulating glucose level in a patient who has fasted for atleast 4 hours
Term
Thyroid function tests
Definition
measures of T3 and T4 and TSH in the blood stream
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