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hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
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iatrogenic
blood disorders that are brought on by medical treatment
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dyscrasias
imbalance in numbers of types of cells
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leukopenia
decreased number ow white blood cells
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aplastic anemia
deficient cell production due to a bone marrow disorder
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thrombocytopenia
too few platelets
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agranulocytosis
decrease in granulocyte production
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hematocrit
a test that measures the volume of blood cells in relation to the volume of plasma
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polycythemia
excess number of red blood cells
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Jaundice
yellowing discoloration of the skin and sclera of the eyes as a result of excessive destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). When red blood cells are ruptured, biliruibn is released. The pigment enters the blood stream causing jaundice.
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gingivitis
bleeding of the gums
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petechiae
bruises, small, red pinpoint lesions - typical of thrombocytopenic purpura
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hemarthrosis
bleeding into the joints
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Anemia
a state in which there are insufficient numbers of funcitoning RBC's or lack of hemoglobin.
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hypovolemia
decreased volume of circulating blood.
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hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
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splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
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Leukapheresis
separation of white cells
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stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
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Thrombocytopenia
decreased platelet count - less that 150,000/mm3
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purpura
small areas of multiple petechiae in the skin and mucous membranes
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