Chapter32 Hematology

A condition in which there is a decrease in the erythrocytes or amount of hemoglobin in the blood.

The study of blood and blood-forming tissues.

The iron-containing pigment of erythrocytes that transports oxygen in the body.

An abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells (greater than 11,00 per cubic millimeter of blood).

An abnormal decrease in the number of white blood cells (lass than 4500 per cubic millimeter of blood).

A disorder in which there is an increase in the red blood cell mass.

50% - 70%

1% - 4%

0% - 1%

20% - 35%

3% - 8%