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Undergraduate 3
09/23/2014

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ABG
Definition
Arterial Blood Gas
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Acid-citrate-Dextrose (ACD)
Definition
An anticoagulant containing citric acid, sodium citrate, and dextrose. This was formerly used primarily as a whole blood preservative, but is currently used for platelet apheresis.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Definition

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes HIV infection and AIDS.

The virus attacks the immune system.

As the immune system weakens, the body is vulnerable to life-threatening infections and cancers. Once a person has the virus, it stays inside the body for life.

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Aerosol canisters
Definition
Enclosed congainers used to hold specimen tubes for centrifugation
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Anaphylaxis
Definition
An acute, generalized life threatening allergic or hypersensitive reaction in a previously sensitized (already been exposed) person who comes into contact with the same allergen.
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Anemia
Definition
When red blood cells aren't able to deliver enough oxygen to the tissues.
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Antecubital fossa
Definition
The part of the arm opposing the elbow.
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Antigcoagulant
Definition
Any substance that prevents blood clotting.
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Anti-platelet agents
Definition
Medications that, like aspirin, reduce the tendency of platelets in the blood to clump and clot.
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Antiseptic
Definition
Something that discourage the growth microorganism. By contrast, aseptic refers to the absence of microorganisms.
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Apheresis
Definition
A technique in which blood products are separated form a donor and the desired elements collected and the rest returned to the donor.
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Arteriole
Definition
A small branch of an artery that leads to a capillary
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Artery
Definition
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart. Arterial blood is normally full of oxygen .
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Hemoglobin
Definition
makes it look bright red. Arteries are routinely accessed to retrieve arterial blood samples for blood gas measurements (ABG)
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Aseptic
Definition
The absence of microorganisms. By contrast, something that just discourages the growth of microorganisms is antiseptic.
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Aseptic Technique
Definition
A method used by microbiologists and clinicians to keep culture, sterile instruments and media and people free of microbial contamination
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Aspirate
Definition
Asit relates to blood drawing, the material that is withdrawn with a negative pressure apparatus (syringe).
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Autohemolysis
Definition
Hemolysis of red blood cells of a person by his own serum
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Bacteremia
Definition
The presence of viable bacteria circulating in the bloodstream. Diagnosed with blood cultures
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Basal state
Definition
state of the body early in the morning. During which fasting blood work is drawn.
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Basilic vein
Definition
large vein on the inner side of biceps
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Betadine
Definition
Popular trade name iodine-containing topical antiseptic agent; povidone-iodine
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Bleeding time
Definition
Test which measures the time it takes for small blood vessels to close off and bleeding to stop
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Blood borne pathogens
Definition
Any disease producing microorganisms which spread through direct contact with contaminated blood.
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Blood cells
Definition
Red (which carry oxygen) White (which fight infections) and plateles (which help prevent bleeding
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Blood clot
Definition
Conversion of blood from liquid to solid through process of coagulation. Thrombus is a clot which forms inside of the vessel. It that clot moves it is referred to as an embolus (embolism)
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Blood clotting factor
Definition
Any number of different protein factors when acting together form a blood clot shortly after platelets can have broken at the site of the wound
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Blood smear
Definition
Sample of blood is applied to a microscope slide and then sudied under the microscope. (blood film)
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Blood transfer device
Definition
safety device designed to transfer blood from one container into another. In phlebotomy, these devices are most often used in the transfer of blood from a syringe into a blood culture bottle or evacuated sample tube.
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Blood vessel
Definition
All vessels lined wiht endothelium through which blood circulates
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Bruise
Definition
a bruise of contusion is a traumatic injury of the soft tissues which results in breakage of the local capillaries and leakage of red blood cells
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Carbamate hemoglobin
Definition
The hemoglobin compound bound with carbon dioxide inthe red blood cells. The carbon dioxide is transported from body cells, through the venous blood system to the lungs for exchange wiht oxygen.
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Definition
Hemoglobin which has been bound with corbon monoxide, which has an affinity for hemoglobin 200 times greater than oxygen. Carbon monoxide poisoning
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Catheter
Definition
Thin flexible tube. When a catheter is placed in a vein, it proides a pahtway for giving drugs, nutrients, fluids, or blood products. Also, blood samples can be withdrawn through the catheter.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Centrifuge
Definition
Lab apparatus that separates mixed samples into homogenous component layers by spinning them at high speed.
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Cephalic vein
Definition
a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein
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Circulation
Definition
movement of fluid in a regular or circuitous course
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Circulatory system
Definition
composed of the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins. iT transports blood low in oxygen from the body to the lungs and heart and oxygenated blood from the lungs and heart throughout the body.
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Citrate
Definition
compound that is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle or glycolysis) Citrate bindscalcium ions, preventing blood clotting and thus is an effective anticoagulant.
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clot
Definition
semisolid mass of blood found inside or outside the body
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coagulate
Definition
process of clot formation
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coagulation factors
Definition
Plasma protein substances (Factor I thru XIII) contained in plasma, which act together to bring about blood coagulation.
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Contamination
Definition
Soiling by inerior material, as by entrance of organisms into a wound
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Dialysis
Definition
The process of cleansing the blood by passing it through a special machine. Necessary when the kidneys are not able to filter blood.
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Diaphoretic
Definition
Formation of profuse sweat. Symptom of syncope or vasovagal response
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