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Erythropathy
Disease of the red blood cells
Hematocrit
Blood test measuring red blood cell volume
Hematologist
Physician specializing in the study of blood disorders.
Hemoglobin
The red respiratory protein of RBCs, transports oxygen to the tissues.
Hemolysis
Destruction of red blood cells
Hemostasis
Control of bleeding
Hypercalcemia
Excessive amounts of calcium in the blood
Hyperglycemia
Excessive amounts of sugar in the blood
Hyperlipemia
Excessive amount of fat in the blood
Hypoglycemia
Deficient amount of sugar in the blood
Leukemia
Overproduction of leukocytes resulting in a malignant, acute or chronic disease.
Mononucleosis
Disease of excessive mononuclear leukocytes in the blood due to infection with the Epstein-Barr virus
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in red blood cells.
Septicemia
Pathogenic bacteria present in the blood
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Med Terms related to the Hematologic System and Immune System
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Chapter 2 Med Terms related to the Hematologic System and Immune System
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2012-06-26T04:14:43Z
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