Ch. 10 Words not easily broken down

Platelets

• Tiny cell fragments in your blood that help with clotting and are crucial for stopping bleeding when you're injured.

• Large cells responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.

• White blood cells that fight infections and diseases.

• Cells that produce antibodies to protect the body.

anemia (ă-NĒ-mē-ă)

What is anemia?

• Reduction in number of erythrocytes.

• Increase in number of leukocytes.

• Decrease in hemoglobin concentration.

• Increase in platelet count.

serum (SĒR-ŭm)

• Clear, watery fluid portion of the blood that remains after a clot has formed.

• A type of white blood cell involved in immune response.

• A solid component of blood that helps in clotting.

• A hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar.

sepsis (SEP-sĭs)

• A toxic condition due to the spread of bacteria or their toxins from an infection.

• A viral infection that affects the respiratory system.

• A chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints.

• A condition caused by a deficiency of red blood cells.

anaphylaxis (an-ă-fĭ-LAK-sĭs)

• A mild allergic reaction that does not require treatment.

• An exaggerated reaction to a previously encountered antigen that can lead to anaphylactic shock.

• A common cold that affects the respiratory system.

• A chronic condition that causes inflammation in the skin.

ischemia (is-KĒ-mē-ă)

• Condition of deficient blood flow due to a constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel.

• Excessive blood flow leading to swelling and inflammation.

• A condition where blood vessels are completely blocked, causing tissue death.

• A temporary increase in blood flow to a specific area of the body.

Coronary

• Blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

• Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart.

• Nerves that control heart rate and rhythm.

• Muscles that contract to pump blood throughout the body.

phlebotomist (flĕ-BŎT-ō-mĭst)

• A medical professional who performs surgeries.

• A specially trained person who draws blood or injects IV fluids.

• A nurse who administers vaccinations.

• A doctor who specializes in blood disorders.

immunodeficiency (im-yŭ-nō-dĕ-FISH-ĕn-sē)

• A condition characterized by an overactive immune response leading to allergies.

• A deficiency in the immune response caused by immune system dysfunction brought on by disease or immune suppressive drugs.

• An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy cells.

• A temporary immune response due to vaccination.

Aneurysm

• Localized dilation of the wall of a blood vessel.

• A type of blood clot that forms in veins.

• A condition characterized by high blood pressure.

• An inflammation of the blood vessel walls.