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Phlebotomy
Hematology
Urinalysis
Medical Terminology: Abbreviations
A&P
100
This is the practice of drawing blood.
What is phlebotomy?
100
This is an condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells. (RBCs)
What is anemia?
100
An essential amino acid found in milk, eggs, and other foods.
What is phenylalanine (PKU)?
100
CNS
What is the central nervous system?
100
This is the study of how the body is shaped and structured.
What is anatomy?
200
Employers must provide the employee with these; there's the hypoallergenic, powderless and vinyl version of them.
What are gloves?
200
These are complex proteins produced by cells that act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions.
What is an enzyme?
200
This testing tool is designed to test urine. Only use it once and throw it away!
What are reagent strips?
200
BID
What is twice a day?
200
This is the area between cells.
What is intercellular?
300
This simple tool is expandable and used to decrease the flow of blood.... make sure it's flat against the skin.
What is a tourniquet?
300
This is a measurement of the percentage of packed RBCs in a volume of blood.
What is hemocrit?
300
This is the measurement of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of urine.
What is pH?
300
CHO
What is carbohydrate?
300
This is composed of several organs and their associated structures.
What are body systems?
400
This liquid is used to prevent infection and also to cleanse the venipuncture site.
What is rubbing alcohol?
400
This liquid is highly complex. It is the carrier for formed elements and other substances, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats etc.....
What is plasma?
400
These are the end product of fat metabolism in the body.
What are ketones?
400
NPO
What is nothing by mouth?
400
This is the rhythmic contraction of involuntary muscles lining the gastrointesinal tract.
What is peristalsis?
500
A large, bruise area at the puncture site caused by blood leaking into the tissue, which also causes the tissue to swell.
What is a hematoma?
500
Leukocytes is another name for these.
What are white blood cells (WBCs)?
500
This occurs when muscle tissue is damaged or injured.
What is myoglobinuria?
500
CBC
What is complete blood count?
500
Another word for chewing.
What is mastication?