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marked decrease in the number of granulocytes, particularly neutrophils
Agranulocytosis
lack of development
Aplasia
small flat hemorrhagic patch on the skin or mucous membrane (bruise)
Ecchymosis
the volume percentage of RBC’s in whole blood
Hematocrit
chemical substance produced in the body that has a specific regulatory effect on certain cells or organs
Hormone
excess of glucose in the blood
Hyperglycemia
deficiency of phosphates in the blood
Hypophosphatemia
accumulation of acid in the body resulting from the accumulation of ketone bodies
Ketoacidosis
decreased number of neutrophils in the blood
Neutropenia
parathyroid hormone
Parathormone
disc shaped structure found in blood; for blood coagulation
Platelet
blood disorder characterized by purplish or brownish red discolorations caused by bleeding into the skin or tissues
Purpura
platelets
Thrombocyte
reduction of the # of RBC’s, quantity of hemoglobin, or volume of packed RBC’s
Anemia
formation of a clot
Coagulation
insoluble protein that is essential to the clotting of blood
Fibrin
release of hemoglobin from RBC’s by destruction of the cells
Hemolysis
enlargement of the liver
Hepatomegaly
excess of clcium in the blood
Hypercalcemia
hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates glucose metabolism and is a major fuel-regulating hormone
Insulin
RBC that is smaller than normal
Microcyte
abnomormal rarefaction of bone
osteoporosis
minute red spot on the skin or mucosa caused by the escape of a small amount of blood
Petechia
increase in the total RBC mass in the blood
Polycythemia
enlargement of the spleen
Splenomemgaly
decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood
Thrombocytopenia
stoppage or cessation of bleeding
Hemostasis
muscle pain
Myalgia
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DAH 131 Exam 4-1
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DAH 131 Exam 4-1
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