Questions and Answers
What is lymphadenopathy?
Disease of lymph gland.
What is a microcyte?
Abnormally small red blood cell.
What is a neutrophil?
The most numerous type of leukocyte.
What is thrombolytic?
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What does morphology study?
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What is an adenoid?
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What does hematology study?
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What is leukocytosis?
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What is lymphangiography?
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What is hemoglobin?
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What are leukocytes classified as?
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What are B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells?
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Study Notes
Lymphatic System and Blood Terms
- Lymphadenopathy: Indicates disease affecting lymph glands, often signaling infection or malignancy.
- Lymphangiography: Imaging technique that visualizes lymphatic channels and nodes using contrast agents.
- Lymphangioma: Tumor originating from lymphatic vessels.
- Lymphoma: Malignancy of lymphocytes commonly affecting lymph nodes and other lymphatic tissues.
- Lymphoscintigraphy: Utilizes a radioactive tracer to study lymph flow, identify blockages, and locate sentinel nodes.
- Lymph Node: Acts as a reservoir for cellular debris, actively phagocytizing bacteria and harmful materials.
Blood Components and Related Disorders
- Microcyte: Refers to an abnormally small red blood cell, indicating potential anemia.
- Neutrophil: The most abundant type of white blood cell (leukocyte), essential for immune defense.
- Hematology: The field dedicated to studying blood cells, clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
- Leukocytosis: Characterized by an abnormal increase in white blood cells, often due to infection or inflammation.
- Hemoglobin: The essential blood protein responsible for oxygen transport.
- Platelets: The smallest formed elements in blood, crucial for coagulation.
Immune System Terminology
- Phagocyte: A cell that engulfs and consumes foreign substances, vital for immune response.
- Antigen: A substance that triggers the formation of antibodies, a key player in immune reactions.
- B cells, T cells, Natural Killer Cells: Three main types of lymphocytes involved in adaptive and innate immunity.
- Basophil: A type of granulocyte that initiates inflammatory responses.
Clinical Terms and Conditions
- Thrombolytic: Refers to drugs that dissolve blood clots, often used in treating strokes and heart attacks.
- Hemophilia: A hereditary disorder affecting blood clotting mechanisms, leading to excessive bleeding.
- Hemarthrosis: Condition where blood accumulates in joints, potentially causing pain and inflammation.
- Allergy: An abnormal immune response acquired over time, often triggered by environmental factors.
Additional Definitions
- Serology: The study of serum, useful in diagnosing diseases through antibody detection.
- Morphology: The study of forms and structures, particularly in cells and tissues.
- Thymopathy: Disease affecting the thymus gland, important for T-cell development.
- Immunotherapy: Treatment modality that modifies the immune system to enhance its ability to fight diseases.
- Mononuclear: Relating to cells with a single nucleus, important in various blood and immune functions.
- PT (Prothrombin Time): A test measuring the time it takes for blood to clot, particularly in patients on anticoagulation therapy.
Diagnostic Tools
- Monospot: A rapid serologic test that detects heterophile antibodies, often used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis.
- Bone Marrow Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A highly sensitive imaging technique for detecting bone or marrow lesions and changes.
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