acute
ending in a sharp point
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albumin
a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
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anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
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antibody
any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
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antigen
any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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autologous
derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
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basophil
a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
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bilirubin
an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice
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blood
the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
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cell
(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
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chronic
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
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clot
a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
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coagulation
the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
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colony
a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together
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compatible
able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
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Coumadin
an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
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differentiation
a discrimination between things as different and distinct
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ecchymosis
the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
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electrophoresis
the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
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eosinophil
a leukocyte readily stained with eosin
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erythrocyte
a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
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erythropoietin
a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells
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factor
anything that contributes causally to a result
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fibrin
a white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets
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fibrinogen
a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots
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globulin
a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed
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granulocyte
a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm
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hematocrit
the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit
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heme
a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
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hemochromatosis
pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints
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hemoglobin
a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
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hemolysis
lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
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hemolytic
relating to or involving or causing hemolysis
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hemophilia
congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
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heparin
a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
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immune
relating to the condition of immunity
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immune reaction
a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen
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immunoglobulin
a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response
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leukemia
malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
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leukocyte
blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
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lymph
a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
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lymphocyte
an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
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macrophage
a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream
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malignant
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
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megakaryocyte
a large bone marrow cell; regarded as the source of blood platelets
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millimeter
a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
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monocyte
a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
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mononuclear
having only one nucleus
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mononucleosis
an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
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myeloma
a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow
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neoplasm
an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
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neutrophil
the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes
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palliative
moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
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peripheral
on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area
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pernicious
exceedingly harmful
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petechia
a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever)
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phagocytosis
process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection
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plasma
the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended
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plasmapheresis
plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor
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platelet
tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
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polycythemia
a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
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protein
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
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prothrombin
a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin
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purpura
any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
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reaction
an idea evoked by some experience
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recipient
a person who receives something
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relapse
deteriorate in health
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remission
(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
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reticulocyte
an immature red blood cell containing a network of filaments or granules
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Rh factor
a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia
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serum
an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
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sickle
an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
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stem
cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
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stem cell
an undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells)
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stimulate
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
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stimulating
that stimulates
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thalassemia
an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
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thrombin
an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot
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thrombocyte
tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
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warfarin
an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
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