Word
Away from the midline of the body.
Lateral
Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein.
Hemo-
Blood
Concentration
To make denser or thicker.
-oma
mass/tumor
Small red of purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin.
Petechia
Hematoma
A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels (bruise).
Hema-
Blood
Lateral
Side
-itis
inflammation
Median Cubital Vein
Basilic Vein
A vein located on the inner side of the arm, used for venipuncture.
Phleb-
Vein
Anemia
Without blood/low red blood cells.
-osis
condition
The area of the inner elbow, common site for venipuncture.
Antecubital Fossa
A vein located on the outer side of the arm, often used in phlebotomy.
Ante-
Before
Cephalic
Head/upper, superficial.
-cyte
cell
Anemia caused by excessive blood loss due to frequent medical testing.
Iatrogenic Anemia
Hemoconcentration
A decrease in plasma volume which causes an increase in the concentration of red blood cells and other components.
Iatrogenic-
Caused by medical treatment
Cubital
Elbow.
-fossa
hollow