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what does the prefix Hema- mean?
Blood
What is the definition of a hemotoma?
A localized collection of blood outside the blood vesels (bruise)
Where is the median cubital vein located
in the middle of the antecubital fossa
What does the suffix -oma mean
mass/tumor
what is the definition of plebitis?
Inflammation of the vein
What is the difference between cephalic and basilic vein?
what does the prefix phleb- mean
vein
What is the definition of Lateral?
Away from the midline of the body
Which vein is first choice when selecting a venipucture site between the cephalic or basilic?
The cephalic vein
What does the suffix -itis mean?
the inflammation of
What does the term anemia mean?
Without blood/low red blood cells
What is petechia and what is it caused by?
small red or purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin
What is the definition of homeconcentration
A decrease in plasma volume which cuases an increase in the concentration of red blood cells and other blood conponents
hemo - (blood) + concentration - (to make denser or thicker)
What does the term iastrogenic mean?
Caused by medical treatment
what is the definition of iatrogenic anemia?