Vocabulary 1
Microcyte
Abnormally small red blood cell
Leukocyte
White blood cell.
Plasma
Liquid portion of blood.
T-cells
Provide cell-mediated immunity.
Herapin
An anticoagulant
Fibrin
Stringy substance in clots.
Lymphocyte
A form of small leukocyte found in the lymphatic system.
Blood functions
transport oxygen, CO2, nutrients, waste, and hormones. Helps regulate pH, body temperature, and water content of cells; prevent loss through clotting.
Myotomy
Incision into muscle.
Antigen
Any substances that stimulates an immune reaction. (ex: virus)
Universal donors
People with type O blood, because their blood contains neither A nor B antigens.
-penia
Deficiency
Immunoglobulins
Secreted by plasma cells; Important part or antibody mediated immunity, IgG and IgA antibodies.
Erythrocyte
Red blood cell.
white blood cell count
Blood test to determine the number of leukocytes/mL of blood
Thrombocyte
Clotting cell also known as platelet
Bilirubin
An orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin and excreted in bile.
Serum
Liquid portion of blood without fibrinogen.
Erythropoiesis
The formation of erythrocytes
Antibodies
Protein substances whose formation by lymphocytes is stimulated by the presence of foreign material in the body (antigen)
Anabolism
Pertaining to building up substances in the cell. The process of casting up.
Pancytopenia
A deficiency of all blood cells.
Leukemia
Disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes. These suppress the production of normal blood cells. leading to anemia and other symptoms
Catabolism
Pertaining to breaking down material in the cell to release energy. The process of casting down.
Sickle Cell Anemia
A hereditary, chronic disease in which the RBC's are distorted into a crescent shape. it is most common among those of African descent