5 Medical Words with Latin Roots HEM/HEMO

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Large loss of blood from a blood vessel; a rapid and uncontrollable loss or outflow.

The study of blood and blood-forming organs.

<p>A bleeding disorder caused by the blood's inability to coagulate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Refers to a significant loss of blood from blood vessels.
Characterized as a rapid and uncontrollable blood outflow.
Example includes a brain hemorrhage, which can have serious health implications.

The discipline focused on studying blood and blood-forming organs.
Professionals in hematology work with patients across all demographics due to the universal nature of blood disorders.

A bleeding disorder resulting from the blood's failure to coagulate properly.
Individuals with hemophilia may need to avoid high-risk physical activities to prevent injury.

A vital protein in red blood cells that facilitates oxygen transportation from lungs to body tissues.
Also responsible for carrying carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs for exhalation.