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What does hyperchromia refer to?
What is hypochromia?
Under-pigmented red blood cells.
Define normochromia.
Normally pigmented red blood cells.
What is an erythrocyte?
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What does hemolysis mean?
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What is a hematologist?
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Define hematology.
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What is a leukocyte?
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What does myelogenous mean?
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Define myeloid.
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What is a reticulocyte?
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What is a thrombocyte?
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What does thrombolysis refer to?
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Define thrombosis.
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What is a hemocytoblast?
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What is a lymphoblast?
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Define monoblast.
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What does hematocrit measure?
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What is anisocytosis?
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What does leukocytosis mean?
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Define poikilocytosis.
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What is anemia?
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Define erythremia.
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What does hyperbilirubinemia indicate?
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What does hypercholesterolemia refer to?
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Define hyperlipidemia.
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What is leukemia?
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Define erythrocytopenia.
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What does leukocytopenia mean?
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What is pancytopenia?
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Define thrombocytopenia.
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What is electrophoresis?
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Define erythropoiesis.
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What does hematopoiesis refer to?
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Define erythropoietin.
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Study Notes
Blood-Related Terms
- Hyperchromia: Condition characterized by excessively pigmented red blood cells.
- Hypochromia: Refers to under-pigmented red blood cells, indicating potential health issues.
- Normochromia: Describes normally pigmented red blood cells, an indicator of healthy blood.
Blood Cell Types
- Erythrocyte: Another term for red blood cells, essential for oxygen transport.
- Leukocyte: Refers to white blood cells, crucial for the immune response.
- Thrombocyte: Also known as platelets, these cells are involved in blood clotting.
- Reticulocyte: Immature red blood cell with a network of granules, indicative of erythropoiesis.
- Hemocytoblast: An immature blood cell that serves as a precursor to all blood types.
- Lymphoblast: Immature form of lymphocyte, a type of white blood cell.
- Monoblast: Immature form of monocyte, another type of white blood cell.
Blood Conditions
- Hemolysis: Process of breakdown of blood cells which can lead to anemia.
- Anemia: A deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen transport.
- Leukemia: Malignant condition marked by increased white blood cell production, classified as a cancer.
- Erythremia: Abnormal increase in red blood cell count, potentially leading to health complications.
- Leukocytosis: Significant increase in white blood cell count, often indicative of infection or other conditions.
- Erythrocytopenia: Decrease in red blood cells, synonymous with erythropenia.
- Leukocytopenia: Decrease in white blood cells, also known as leukopenia.
- Pancytopenia: Reduction in the number of all types of blood cells, indicating serious health issues.
- Thrombocytopenia: Decreased platelet count, affecting clotting ability.
Laboratory Tests and Processes
- Hematocrit: Laboratory test that measures the proportion of red blood cells in blood.
- Electrophoresis: Laboratory technique for separating proteins in a mixture using an electric current.
- Erythropoiesis: The process leading to the production of red blood cells.
- Hematopoiesis: General term for the production of all blood cell types.
- Hemostasis: The process of blood stoppage to prevent excessive bleeding.
Chemical and Hormonal Factors
- Hyperbilirubinemia: Condition with elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, can indicate liver issues.
- Hypercholesterolemia: Excess cholesterol in the blood, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Hyperlipidemia: Elevated levels of fats in the blood, which can lead to various health problems.
- Erythropoietin: Kidney-produced hormone that stimulates the formation of red blood cells.
Abnormal Blood Cell Characteristics
- Anisocytosis: Increased variability in the size of blood cells, particularly red blood cells.
- Poikilocytosis: Increased variation in the shape of blood cells, particularly red blood cells, which can indicate disease.
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