Term
| Mycloproliferative Disorders |
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Definition
| Disorders where there are too many RBCs present. |
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Term
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Definition
Increase of all formed elements.
i) eurythrocytes
ii) thrombocytes
iii) leukocytes
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Term
| Cause of Primary Polycythemia |
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Definition
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Term
| Consequences of Primary Polycythemia |
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Definition
- Increased blood viscosity--> risk of clotting
- Increased level of thrombocytes--> thrombosis (clotting)
- Hepatomegaly--> Increased size of liver
- Splenomegaly--> Increased size of spleen
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Term
| Treatment of Primary Polycythemia |
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Definition
| Clinical bleeding--> remove blood |
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Term
| Cure for Primary Polycythemia |
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Definition
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