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Severe neutropenia, with less than 200 cells/f<>
agranulocytosis
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Stem cells from a sibling or unrelated donor with matching human leukocyte antigens (HLA). Skin graft.
allogeneic transplantation allograft
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Transplant of the patient’s own stem cells.
autologous transplantation
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Small fissures at the corners of the mouth.
cheilosis
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A burning sensation in the digits of the extremities.
erythromelalgia
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Degraded hemoglobin
Heinz bodies
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Untreated bleeding into the joint
hemarthrosis
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The ability to maintain the body’s blood supply and its components.
hematopoiesis
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Hemoglobin in the urine
hemoglobinuria
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Destruction of red blood cells
hemolysis
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A decrease in the total circulating white blood cells.
leukopenia
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Painless lymph node enlargements from obstruction and pressure
lymphadenopathy
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A decreased number of circulating neutrophils, usually less than 1,500 cells/f<>
neutropenia
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Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
petechiae
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Craving for substances other than food, such as dirt, clay, starch, or ice cubes.
pica
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Plasma is removed from the patient and replaced with the fresh frozen plasma.
plasmapheresis (plasma exchange)
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Fragmented red blood cells
schistocytes
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