Phlebotomy Medical Terminology Flashcards

Phlebotomy Medical Terminology

• Accessing: Assigns a unique identification number for patients, crucial for tracking medical records.
• Albumin: Predominant plasma protein, plays essential roles in maintaining blood volume and pressure.
• Anastomosis: The connection point between two hollow structures, particularly important in vascular health.
• Anemia: A condition marked by below-normal levels of red blood cells, leading to fatigue and weakness.
• Angiology: The medical study of blood vessels and lymphatics, focusing on vascular diseases.
• Antecubital Fossa: The inner arm bend commonly utilized for venipuncture, offering easy access to veins.
• Antibody: Protein produced in response to foreign substances, aiding in immune response.
• Anticoagulant: Substance that prevents blood clotting, essential in various medical treatments.
• Antigen: A foreign protein that triggers an immune response, crucial in identifying pathogens.
• Aorta: The body's largest artery, responsible for delivering oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues.
• Apathy: A psychological condition characterized by lack of emotion or interest.
• Arteriole: Smallest arterial branches leading to capillaries, important for regulating blood flow.
• Artery: A vessel that transports blood away from the heart to various body parts.
• Atrium: Heart chamber receiving blood; right atrium collects blood from the body, left atrium from the lungs.
• Basilic Vein: Prominent vein on the inner arm, commonly accessed for venipuncture.
• Brachial Artery: Artery located beneath the basilic vein, significant in arm circulation.
• Buffy Coat: Layer containing white blood cells and platelets, visible in centrifuged blood samples.
• Carotid: Major neck artery supplying blood to the brain, critical for monitoring circulation.
• Capillary: Microscopic vessels connecting arteries and veins, facilitating gas and nutrient exchange.
• Central Venous Pressure (CVP): Pressure in the superior vena cava, reflecting blood return to the heart.
• Centrifuge: A device spinning test tubes, separating components of blood by density.
• Cephalic Vein: Large vein on the outer side of the arm, often used for blood draws.
• Chemotherapy: Treatment involving chemical agents, can negatively affect venous access over time.
• Coumadin: A blood-thinning medication monitored through prothrombin time tests.
• Cyto-: A prefix meaning "cell," as seen in terms like lymphocyte.
• Dialysis: Procedure for removing waste products from the blood by separating molecules based on size.
• Digoxin: Cardiac medication used to manage heart disorders.
• Edema: Fluid accumulation in tissues, complicating venipuncture and leading to inaccurate results.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG): Diagnostic tool tracing electrical activity of the heart.
• Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, crucial in patient care.
• Endothelium: Epithelial layer lining the heart and blood vessels, essential for vascular health.
• Epithelium: Tissue forming the outer layer of skin and mucous membranes.
• Erythrocytes: Mature red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport in the body.
• Femoral: Related to the thigh; femoral veins and arteries are key in lower body circulation.
• Fibrin: Protein essential for forming blood clots, stabilizing wounds.
• Fistula: Surgical connection between a vein and artery, often used in dialysis patients.
• Frothing: Air bubbles in blood samples caused by improper venipuncture technique.
• Gauge: Needle size measurement, with higher numbers indicating smaller diameters; essential for choosing appropriate venipuncture equipment.
• Geriatric: Related to the treatment of elderly patients, requiring special considerations.
• Glucose: A vital carbohydrate for energy metabolism within the body.
• Great Saphenous Vein: The body's longest vein, significant for circulatory procedures.
• Hema-: Prefix indicating blood, as in hematocrit or hematology.
• Hematocrit: Volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood, used in anemia diagnosis.
• Hematology: The branch of medicine focused on blood and its disorders.
• Hematoma: Localized blood collection due to vessel breakage, often resulting from improper venipuncture.
• Hemo-: Another prefix meaning blood, commonly found in medical terms related to blood disorders.
• Hemoconcentration: Increased blood cell concentration due to prolonged tourniquet application, affecting test results.
• Hemolysis: Breakdown of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin into surrounding fluids.
• Hemostasis: The cessation of blood flow; achieving this is critical during and after procedures.
• Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, arising from viral infections or toxic substances.
• Hyperglycemia: Elevated blood sugar levels, indicative of metabolic issues like diabetes.
• Hypoglycemia: Abnormally low blood sugar levels, can lead to serious health consequences.
• Incoherent: Inability to articulate thoughts clearly, presenting challenges in communication.
• Incontinent: Loss of bladder or bowel control, which may require medical intervention.
• Inferior Vena Cava: Major vein draining the lower body's blood back to the heart.
• Insulin: Hormone produced by the pancreas, vital for glucose metabolism regulation.
• Iodine: Antimicrobial agent used to clean venipuncture sites, critical for preventing infections.
• Lanoxin: Cardiac medication, aiding in the treatment of heart conditions.
• Lethargic: A state characterized by drowsiness and lack of energy.
• Leukemia: Cancer resulting in excessive production of white blood cells, impacting overall health.
• Leukocytes: White blood cells, key players in the immune response.
• Lipemia: Condition of increased fat levels in blood, affecting the clarity of serum samples.
• Liver: The largest organ, essential for numerous metabolic processes and blood regulation.
• Lumen: The interior space of a blood vessel where blood flows.
• Median Cubital Vein: The primary vein for venipuncture in the antecubital fossa due to its accessibility.
• Metacarpal Veins: Veins located in the hands, typically minor in venipuncture procedures.
• Metatarsal Veins: Veins in the feet, less commonly used for venipuncture.
• Myelosuppressive: Inhibits bone marrow function, leading to reduced blood cell production.
• Myocardial Infarction: Heart attack caused by blockage in blood supply to heart muscle.
• Neonatal: Relating to the first six weeks of a newborn's life; specific care considerations are required.
• Nosocomial: Refers to infections acquired in a hospital setting, requiring strict hygiene protocols.
• Palpate: Technique of examining veins through touch for effective venipuncture.
• Pancreas: An endocrine gland essential for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar levels.
• Patency: Refers to the openness of a vein, crucial for successful venipuncture and fluid flow.
• Pathology: The scientific study of diseases, important for diagnosing conditions.
• Peripheral Blood: Blood collected from the body's outer circulatory system, used in diagnostic testing.
• Phlebo-: Prefix referring to veins, used in various medical terms.
• Phlebology: The study of veins and related disorders, emphasizing vascular health.
• Plasma: The liquid component of blood containing cells, essential for transporting nutrients and waste.
• Platelets: Blood components that aid in clotting, vital for preventing excessive bleeding.
• Prandial: Pertains to meals, with postprandial referring specifically to after meals.
• Pulmonary Artery: Carries deoxygenated blood from the heart directly to the lungs for oxygenation.
• Pulmonary Veins: Four veins transporting oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium.
• Radial Artery: Artery located at the wrist, commonly used for pulse checks.
• Renal: Related to the kidneys, important for filtration and fluid balance.
• Sclerosed: Refers to veins that have become hardened or thickened, affecting their function.
• Serum: The clear fluid that separates from blood once it has clotted, used in various tests.
• Shunt: An artificial passage created to redirect blood or fluid flow.
• Spleen: Organ involved in blood filtration and immune response, located in the upper abdomen.
• Superior Vena Cava: Principal vein draining blood from the upper body to the heart.
• Syncope: Medical term for fainting, often related to blood flow issues.
• Synovial Fluid: Lubricating fluid found in joints, crucial for joint health.
• Thrombocytes: Another term for platelets, essential for