Combining Forms
The combining form that means "color".
The process in which granulated WBCs release their stored substances.
What is degranulation?
An inherited bleeding disorder where animal is lacking Von Willebrand's clotting factor.
What is Von Willebrand's Disease
What are red blood cells?
CBC
What is Complete Blood Count?
The combining form meaning "same or equal".
What is Is/o?
What is Fibrinolysis?
Elevated levels of fat in the blood.
What is Lipemia?
The group of WBCs that have visible granules in their cytoplasm.
What are Granulocytes?
PCV
What is Packed Cell Volume?
The combining form meaning "irregular or varied".
What is Poikil/o?
The molecule that iron from hemoglobin is stored in when not recycled by the liver.
What is Hemosiderin?
A disease where the body's immune system attacks healthy RBC's.
What is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)?
The cells that are capable of differentiating into monoblasts and lymphoblasts.
What are Lymphoid stem cells?
BMBT
What is Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time?
The combining form meaning "iron".
What is Sider/o?
The condition of red blood cells being unequal in size.
What is Anisocytosis?
Condition where a specific compound binds to vitamin K in the body, preventing clotting.
What is Warfarin toxicity?
WBCs that can be identified by their high nucleus to cytoplasm ratio.
What are Lymphocytes?
IMHA
What is Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia?
The combining form meaning "red, rosy, or dawn".
What is Eosin/o?
A hormone secreted by the kidneys to promote RBC formation.
What is Erythropoietin?
The formation of micro-clots throughout circulation system.
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
WBC that is only present in cases of severe allergic reactions.
What are Basophils?
ESR
What is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?