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blood transfusion
the introduction of blood products into the circulation of a recipient whose blood volume is reduced or deficient in some manner
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autologous blood
blood donated by, and stored for, a patient for future personal use
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homologous blood
blood voluntarily donated by any person for transfusion to a compatible recipient
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blood component therapy
the transfusion of specific blood components such as packed red blood cells, platelets, and plasma
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crossmatching
a method of matching a donor's blood to the recipient by mixing a sample in a test tube to determine compatibility
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chemotherapy
the treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce
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immunotherapy
the use of biological agents to prevent or treat disease by stimulating the body's own defense mechanisms; as seen in the treatment of AIDS, cancer, and allergies
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plasmapheresis
the removal of plasma from the body with separation and extraction of specific elements followed by reinfusion
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anticoagulant
a drug that prevents clotting of the blood
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hemostatic
a drug that stops the floow of blood within the vessels
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vasoconstrictor
a drug that causes a narrowing of blood vessels, decreasing blood flow
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vasodilator
a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels, increasing blood flow
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